New York Manhattan Scenic Helicopter Tour
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New York's iconic landmarks, mighty rivers, and islands are even more impressive from the air. On this tour, soar over Manhattan’s most famous sights in a helicopter and enjoy spectacular aerial views of the Big Apple. There's plenty of time to see Liberty Island, the Empire State Building, and Governor’s Island, all while enjoying perspectives that few other visitors to the city get to see.
Why Travelers Choose This Tour: This helicopter tour includes extra flight time so you can fly over Governor’s Island, offering unbeatable views as you fly face-to-face with the Statue of Liberty, see Times Square, Madison Square Garden, Central Park, and more, all while learning about NYC from your pilot's live commentary.
What's Included:
- 18-20-minute Helicopter tour
- Local Taxes
- Gratuities
Note: The listed price does not include a USD40.00 per person (including infants) heliport/security fee.
Meeting And Pickup:
Meeting point: 6 East River Piers, New York, NY 10004, USA. Located on Pier 6, just north of Staten Island ferry and the East River. Look for Zip Aviation.
End point: This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect: Your flight departs from Downtown Manhattan’s Heliport. Fly over Governor's Island, the Statue of Liberty, Ellis Island, Central Park, Times Square, the George Washington Bridge, and more, providing an incredible scenic helicopter flight over New York's skyline.
- Statue of Liberty: Fly past and enjoy an up-close encounter with this icon of freedom.
- Empire State Building: Marvel at this towering figure of the New York City skyline.
- Ellis Island, Central Park, Times Square, George Washington Bridge: Enjoy aerial views of these landmarks.
- Governors Island National Monument: Get a unique perspective of this historic island.
- Manhattan Skyline: Capture the beauty of the city's skyline from above.
- Madison Square Garden: Spot this world-famous arena during your flight.
- Zip Aviation - Helicopter Tours & Charters: Start and end your adventure here.
Additional Info:
- Total weight per passenger: 300 lbs
- Confirmation will be received at the time of booking
- Infants must sit on laps
- Most travelers can participate
- Check-in is 45 minutes prior to the scheduled flight time. A $40 (USD) heliport fee per person (including infants) is due at check-in.
Cancellation Policy: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund. This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.












