Civil War Fort Helicopter Tour
Discover Pensacola's Historic Forts like you've never seen before! Our Civil War Fort Tour, flies you near 3 major forts to include devastated Fort McRee, Fort Barrancas and Fort Pickens. Loaded with American history dating all the way back to 1800s, Fort Pickens has seen action throughout the American Civil War, World War I and World War II. Come experience a flight of a lifetime and soar with us on a 20 mile, 15 minutes (aprox), tour of American Civil War History.
Fort Pickens was named after the American Revolutionary War hero Andrew Pickens. It was designed by French engineer Simon Bernard in 1829 and completed in 1834 and constructed using 21.5 million bricks! Fort Pickens has had a tumultuous war history, seeing action in the American Civil War, World War I and World War II. During the Civil war it was occupied by the Union, and remained under Union control for the duration of the Civil War, in spite of multiple failed attacks by the Confederates. Our Fort Tour provides you with unparalleled views of the Historic Pensacola Lighthouse located on NAS Pensacola and a birds eye view of Fort McRee and Fort Barrancas. This is also a favorite location to spot a shipwreck, sharks, dolphins and even sea turtles!
