New York City

Kearny, NJ: Taste of NYC Tour

New York City, USA
Taste of NYC Tour

Overview

  • Enjoy some of the best views of NYC with this sky-high helicopter tour
  • Admire the Statue of Liberty, Ellis Island, and NYC's South Street Seaport
  • See Manhattan from above, and snap aerial photos as you pass over the city
  • Get a more personal tour experience with only six people per helicopter
Get unobstructed views of the New York City skyline and the Statue of Liberty on this helicopter tour. With a small group of just six people or fewer, you'll enjoy an intimate atmosphere while hovering above New York's most famous attractions. Listen to in-depth commentary from your guide, see more of the city in less time, and take advantage of the chance for epic aerial photo ops from your bird's-eye view of Manhattan.

What's Included

  • Headsets
  • $50.00 per person late fee for failing to arrive 45 minutes prior to scheduled flight time
  • $100.00 per person late fee for arriving 30 minutes or less prior to scheduled flight time
  • $45.00 heliport fee per person (must be paid on site on travel date)
  • $45.00 heliport fee for children under the age of 2 (must be paid on site on travel date)

Meeting And Pickup

Meeting point

  • 78 John Miller Way, Kearny, NJ 07032, USA

    Upon arrival to 78 John Miller way,Kearny NJ 07032, please call our shuttle bus (phone # provided on ticket) for pick up to heliport.Meet shuttle bus in front of the Dry Dock Bistro (located at address).The shuttle bus is light blue with a red and white helicopter, the logo says New York Helicopter.

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

What To Expect

Manhattan Skyline (Pass By)

Additional Info

  • Total weight per passenger: 249 lbs
  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Stroller accessible
  • Service animals allowed
  • Near public transportation
  • Infants must sit on laps
  • Transportation is wheelchair accessible
  • Surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Most travelers can participate
  • Seating goes according to weight and balance. Weight maximum is 250 pounds per person. Passengers are weighed at our facility and passengers weighing over the weight limit are required to purchase an additional seat or will forfeit their flight.
  • Helicopter seats 6 passengers and 1 pilot. All tours are shared with other passengers. All 6 seats must be purchased for a private tour. There is a possibility of cancellation after confirmation if there are not enough passengers to meet requirements. In the event of this occurring, you will be offered an alternative time or date.
  • Subject to favorable weather conditions. If canceled due to poor weather, you will be given the option of an alternative date.
  • Passengers must arrive 1 hour prior to scheduled flight time with Identification. It is strongly advised to arrive prior to check in time to avoid being charged late fee *** ***LATE FEE PRICES*** Passengers failing to arrive 45 minutes prior to scheduled flight time will be charged $50.00 per person late fee. Passengers arriving 30 minutes or less prior to scheduled flight time will be charged $100.00 per person late fee.
  • New York Helicopter has the right to cancel, change or delay any flight any time for any reason, which includes weather conditions, Temporary Flight Restrictions implemented by the FAA, minimum number of passengers not met for tour, helicopter maintenance and all other circumstances outside of our control.
  • $45.00 heliport fee per person (must be paid on site on travel date)
  • $45.00 heliport fee for children under the age of 2 (must be paid on site on travel date)
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 6 travelers

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

  • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
  • This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
  • This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.

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Bridget_C
We went for my son’s 16th Birthday and had a blast the view was astonishing. Especially since we went while it started getting dark all the lights from the city were truly a sight to see. I would recommend for all ages. And the staff was excellent at making sure we were safe and knew what to do god forbid if need be. Thanks to them all for helping me make my sons birthday an unforgettable experience. I’ll deff do it again.

Reviews

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Amazing new york
mark_W, Nov 2023
Flying by the Statue of Liberty and the Edge building absolutely brilliant for our first ever helicopter ride Memories for life
Response from Host, Dec 2023
Thank you for choosing New York Helicopter Tours and for your kind words.
Great trip but expensive
Vrejouhi_O, Aug 2023
It was fun . But very expensive .other people They bought from Groupon almost half price .it was expensive never I’m not buy a tour from Viator again
Response from Host, Oct 2023
Thank you for choosing New York Helicopter Tours.
Wouldn’t recommend
Augusta_R, Aug 2023
I had to pay $155 for an extra seat because I was 1 pound over 250. The ride was extremely short, when they said 15 minutes they meant it.
Response from Host, Oct 2023
You were NOT 1 pound over like you posted, you were over 19 pounds and you were in shock yourself that you were going on a diet.
Great time
Takeitha_N, Jul 2023
The staff was very helpful polite I enjoyed them so much that I most definitely going too book again the next time I’m back the only thing I didn’t like is that I wanted to see the Statue of Liberty longer that was my main reason for the ride but other then that it was fantastic
Response from Host, Jul 2023
Thank you for choosing New York Helicopter Tours and for your kind words. The pilot circles around the statue and has to move on for the rest of the tour.
New york sight seeing.
Elif_O, May 2023
This was a great experience. I would definitely do it again. I would recommand this to everyone that can afford it. Good experience.
Response from Host, May 2023
Thank you for choosing New York Helicopter Tours.
Poor experience
ShaunDFrancoisl, Apr 2023
They provided incorrect Information and did not want to correct their errors. Tried to cash the us fees when they provided the incorrect info.
Response from Host, May 2023
There is NO incorrect information, you did NOT read and follow directions. Everything is self explanatory.
NYC OVERVIEW
Michael_C, Feb 2023
We had a great experience we will definitely be back with our family the next trip….NYC TOUR WAS LIT 🔥
Response from Host, Mar 2023
Thank you for choosing New York Helicopter Tours and for kind words. See you soon.
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Toby_H, Feb 2023
Brilliant staff. All were really nice and accommodating. Being able to talk to the pilot during the flight was great
Response from Host, Mar 2023
Thank you for choosing New York Helicopter Tours and for your kind words.
Amazing flight
Mathew_S, Jan 2023
Amazing flight with a very experienced pilot with a great wealth of knowledge of NYC !!! Well worth the money !!!
Response from Host, Jan 2023
Thank you for choosing New York Helicopter Tours and for your kind words.
Helicopter tour NYC
Rizel_M, Dec 2022
Best experience ever 👍👍👍i recommended 👍 the staff are so kind .you dont got any problem if you are on time ….
Response from Host, Dec 2022
Thank you for choosing New York Helicopter Tours and for your kind words.
Sons 16th birthday
Bridget_C, Dec 2022
We went for my son’s 16th Birthday and had a blast the view was astonishing. Especially since we went while it started getting dark all the lights from the city were truly a sight to see. I would recommend for all ages. And the staff was excellent at making sure we were safe and knew what to do god forbid if need be. Thanks to them all for helping me make my sons birthday an unforgettable experience. I’ll deff do it again.
Response from Host, Dec 2022
Thank you for choosing New York Helicopter Tours and for your kind words. See you soon.
10/10 experience
Stefany_F, Nov 2022
We had an amazing time on this helicopter ride. Would definitely recommend to everyone who is in New York City. Carlos was amazing and very clear with his instructions. Everyone made it very easy and fun!!
Response from Host, Nov 2022
Thank you for choosing New York Helicopter Tours and for your kind words.
10/10 WOULDN'T RECOMMEND IF :
Keletigui_D, Oct 2022
10/10 WOULDN'T RECOMMEND IF : - You don't have your own car - You're staying in Manhattan - You want quality service Do come if you like : - Poor service - Long transit time - Long waiting time Use any of the competition like heliny.com Also wouldn't recommend for the fact that you'll spend more with them if you just get late by a bit, we're not locals and got charged 200$ because there was no easily accessible transportation system to their location, and thus got late as we couldn't find an Uber on the second part of the trip The cost in time & $ to get there, which will run you back at least 50-100$ both ways with bus + Uber, 200$ if you take a taxi / Uber, makes it the the bottom place i'd recommend anyone in NYC for helicopter. Obviously we couldn't have been aware of all this prior to the booking as we're not locals. You need to get there 45 minutes before your flight, and then wait anyway an hour, so they'll charge you late fees if you come late for what reason...? Anyway just go with: heliny.com heliny.com heliny.com You'll thank yourself PS : the actual flight was fine, but we didn't fly until 1 hour after we got there, despite being just on time for the actual flight at 4PM.
Response from Host, Oct 2022
It is obvious when you booked your flight you did not read ALL directions and where the departure is. You came late exactly 3:42 for your 4pm. It is customer responsibility to be on time in which we had to call you instead of you calling the office when running late it is not fair for other passengers who are on time and are also coming from the city and are tourists.
We felt like we were...
Rene_H, Sep 2022
We felt like we were treated differently (black) than others (white). We were asked certain questions that others (white) were not asked and we felt we did not get the same kindness. A lot of time this is because of the lack of cultural awareness and embedded cultural ideologies passed down for generations. We live in a time that these things should be called out, strictly for the sake of awareness and change. It is up to you to change the way you are and treat black and brown people with the same sincerity as you should any paying customer. Even though this is something many black and brown people go through on a daily basis, one thing we know how to do is to still have a great time. Thank you for the experience, we hope you may learn from this review.
Response from Host, Sep 2022
You are mistaken we do not do that thank you for flying with us .
My Birthday
Rovella_D, Sep 2022
The seating was packed. There should have been no more than four people on the chopper. The ride was very uncomfortable. Strangers had to touch legs with one another.
Response from Host, Sep 2022
Thank you for flying with us
Great upgrade
Crayton_C, Jun 2022
We were upgraded for a small extra charge and took the deluxe tour. Couldn’t have asked for better, but I love skylines and air travel. Great experience!
Response from Host, Jun 2022
Thank you for choosing New York Helicopter Tours, and for your kind words.
Amazing
Samuel_E, Mar 2022
the helicopter going up had amazing views, and the employees had the nicest customer service, our pilot was the best!
Response from Host, Apr 2022
Thank you for choosing New York Helicopter Tours, and for your kind words.
Best holiday ever
Steven_E, Mar 2022
Our pilot was amazing made you feel at ease. Amazing job worth the money all day long . Would definitely come back to do it again
Response from Host, Mar 2022
Thank you for choosing New York Helicopter Tours, and for your kind words. See you soon.
Very disappointing service, 100$ additional fees on site
sacha_L, Jan 2022
We arrived with my boyfriend on site at 9:13 am for a flight at 10 am. The mail told us to arrive 45min before the flight which we did. Finally, the girl who picked up us with the car arrived at 9:17am so we did the "check-in" at 9:17am. Someone told us that we were late and we have been forced to pay 50$ additional fees per person because of our late check in. i showed them a proof of the uber ticket saying we arrived at 9:13am on site... but nobody have thought to refund us. Moreover, we waited for more than 1 hour because "we were late", people have walked past us because we were only two so we waited for late people to fly to be 6 customers in the helicopter. That's why we waited until 11:10am to take the helicopter (and we were here for 9:13am)... I do not recommend this agency at all.
Response from Host, Jan 2022
If you were at the pick up point why did you not board the shuttle that left at 9:15. We picked up the other passengers that were on your flight except you.
Too Short
ANTONIO_N, Jan 2022
Too Short for what we paid , also if you are in Manhattan , we need a cab which is more 130$ . So all together it’s not worth.
Response from Host, Jan 2022
The tour that You booked is 15 minutes and that is exactly what you got, as for ground Transportation it's up to the customer to choose either path train or taxi.
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From $200.00

up to 24 hours before the experience starts (local time)

  • 12 to 15 minutes
  • Flight time: 12 to 15 minutes
  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English

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