See the entire City of New York on a comprehensive 25-30-minute helicopter tour of the Big Apple! As well as the most popular sights, such as the Statue of Liberty, Ground Zero and New York Harbor, you will see Central Park, landmarks like the George Washington Bridge and New Yankee Stadium from above and enjoy spectacular views over New York's five boroughs on this Grand Island helicopter tour.
Taking off from Manhattan's Downtown Heliport, you will fly past the former US Army post of Governor's Island to get a close-up of the majestic Statue of Liberty, a nineteenth century gift from the people of France. You'll then soar over beautiful Battery Park to reach the site of Ground Zero, scene of the tragedies of September 11, 2001.
Your flight will proceed along the Hudson River past Wall Street, Chinatown, Little Italy and the bright lights of bustling Times Square before continuing north to reach New York's world-famous Central Park, an oasis in the urban landscape!
Sports fans will be thrilled as your helicopter rounds the bases of the New Yankee Stadium, the world's third most expensive stadium when completed in 2009. While you are in the air, see George Washington Bridge and head back over Manhattan to take in New York's world-famous skyline featuring the Empire State Building, the Met Life Building and the art deco magnificence of the Chrysler Building.
You'll see the Bronx, Queens, Brooklyn and Staten Island, and view the Queensboro, Brooklyn, Manhattan and Williamsburg Bridges. The aerial views of the United Nations Building and South Street Seaport are unforgettable as your flight brings you back to New York Harbor over Ellis Island, the first stop on American soil for over 20 million immigrants.
Whether this is your first time in New York City or you are a regular visitor to the Big Apple, a New York Grand Island Helicopter Flight is a thrilling way to see this great city and its five boroughs!
Please note: The listed price does not include a US $40 per person heliport/security fee, payable at the time of tour check-in.
This was a fun little trip, We were a group of 5 so we had the helicopter to ourselves._br/_ The pilot was very clear in telling us what landmarks to look at etc._br/_ It was a very very smooth ride, highly recommend this tour
Review by: Lisa H, December 2017
Trip was very rushed, they seemed in a hurry to get you on helicopter and get you off to get the next people on. You are not allowed to take bags on board and they make you put in a locker then charge you 2 dollars for the privilege. The sights were good. The pilot did not have much personally, and never really spoke much. The trip would have been better at night with all the lights. Good trip but not great.
Review by: ann, September 2017
Great flight around NYC! Professional company looking after your safety whilst friendly informative tour seeing sights from up above. Thankfully it was a good clear day when we took our first helicopter flight. Lovely smooth ride. Make sure you read the small print and take required paperwork. Enjoy!
Review by: Jonathan L, September 2017
A helicopter tour is a great way to see a number of attractions quickly, but I do not think it is an activity that we will do again. There was nothing done in error by the staff, but I think expectations were much higher than reality. Some notes/advice for future guests
Review by: Vicki W, June 2017
Great way to see NYC!
Review by: mgagg, June 2017
Was very disappointed and upset with this booking, it was expensive and was only in the helicopter for maximum 15 mins. This was unacceptable and feel very let down by the trip.
Review by: Kim P, May 2017
Everyone should take this tour! Just when I thought I had seen it all -- after living here for 15 years -- seeing NYC by helicopter was a delightful surprise. The ride was smooth and professional. A little cramped, but you soon forget that once you're treated to the views. Highly recommend!
Review by: Gwen H, February 2017
Great tour
Review by: Kelvin M, February 2017
We were blessed with a great day of weather, flanked on either side with some pretty awful stuff rain and lots of cloud the day before and 9 inches of snow!! the day after. The trip took us out over the Statue of Liberty, Staten Island, over to Coney Island and then back up the Hudson to the George Washington Bridge and finally back to take off spot right by the Brooklyn Bridge. I was fortunate enough to sit up front with Dave, our pilot, who gave me a lot of detail during the 25 minute flight._br/_ The only element preventing me from giving this trip a five star rating was the customer service at time of booking confirmation. I booked a month beforehand and requested a 1pm-3pm slot, and was told that the exact time would be confirmed at a later date. When I called the booking confirmation number once in New York, the customer service lady told me, in a very matter of fact way, that my allocated slot was 3.30pm. I had already booked an early dinner, so found myself having to rush after this exciting trip. Not the end of the world but some kind of apology might have been nice
Review by: Konstantin P, November 2016
Great tour, really enjoyed it!
Review by: india_joyce, September 2016
We paid extra as this tour was advertised as including a birds eye view over Central Park as well as the Yankee Stadium. When we boarded the flight, we were told that we could not fly over Manhattan or the East River at all, and, that the Yankee Stadium was temporarily a no fly zone. This was very disappointing especially being taken to see Coney Island instead of the Yankee Stadium. Additionally, the tour did not appear to last the full 25 minutes. I believe this may be due to earlier delays as a result of the presidential embargo and Zip Aviation trying to make up lost time. That being said, it is worth taking a helicopter flight of New York at least once although we would not have paid extra had we known that the views would be so limited.
Review by: Mattheos K, September 2016
Overall the tour was nice. However, the guy or should I call him dude who made the sitting arrangements and went over safety instructions seemed to really hate his job and us. Also, the narration over the headphones was almost impossible to hear but I didn't care too much about it. I took the tour for the photos and the views and they both were well worth it.
Review by: Tracy C, August 2016
This tour was worth every penny. The Grand tour, being a longer tour was well worth it. The views were spectacular. The tour, from start to finish, was well organized. Staff were friendly and helpful. I would highly recommend it and would do it again on my next trip.
Review by: PAUL M, July 2016
Everything, from start to finish, was fantastic. Cannot recommend this highly enough. Thank you everybody at Zip Aviation for the experience.
Review by: Michelle C, July 2016
I didn and #39;t like the fact that they make you put your phone in a locker, so you can and #39;t take pictures for something you paid for so they can over charge for the pictures they took.
Review by: Vanessa W, June 2016
The staff were friendly and the flight experience was amazing. It was well worth the money. Showing New York's major attractions and more. Defiantly recommend.
Review by: Luciene M, June 2016
Imperdível ! Ver Nova York do alto foi maravilhoso , 25 minutos que passaram muito rápido . Imagens inesquecíveis , realmente vale super a pena . _br/_ Fiz a compra pelo Viator e foi super rápido , recebi a confirmação por e-mail e depois telefone para confirmar o horário como pedido no e-mail . , não precisamos imprimir nenhum voucher .
Review by: David T, June 2016
It was a stunning experience but the pilot turned off the info so we didn't know what we were looking at. There were some places including bridges that weren't sure which was which and the pilot only said about Statue of Liberty and nothing much else. A bit disappointed as when the recording of the locations was on the pilot skipped through it so we were left clueless but with incredible views.
Review by: Dawn H, May 2016
A fabulous experience would thoroughly recommend, well worth the money seeing Central Park and the vastness of it was great and the skyline. Really finished off a great trip to New York, cant wait to return
Review by: Katherine B, April 2016
Excellent, informative, and lots of fun.
Review by: Jeremy Mark L, April 2016
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Review by: Martin T, March 2016
Very professional and friendly staff. The experience was as promised and we thoroughly enjoyed the ride.
Review by: Yvonne W, January 2016
Very good shame about the low cloud
Review by: George Glenn D, January 2016
Fantastic and Highly commended._br/_ All staff are great and well composed which create a safe environment.
Review by: ginger f, December 2015
Fabulous! Buying through Aviator online is the way to go. We got there and were on the helicopter in about 20 minutes. People who purchased their tickets there had to wait in line. Ginger Fountain
Review by: Hendrik, December 2015
Fun. Well organised. Some people may have to fly facing backwards or seated in the middle not next to a window. Someone may sit next to the pilot though.
Review by: George M, December 2015
THe trip was great from start to finish with a clear day providing us with excellent views of the city and beyond. The pilot ensured that we had as smooth a ride as possible and the time just seemed to pass so quickly. I would definitely recommend this to anyone who is visiting the city and wants a proper view of Manhattan and the suroounding districts!!
Review by: Shirley G, November 2015
What an experience, such worth every pound spent. X
Review by: Veronica A, November 2015
Wonderful experience, would definitely recommend this to anyone going to New York.
Review by: JEAN FRANCOIS F, November 2015
Incredible fly !
Review by: Khalid A, November 2015
This Helicopter trip is amazing and exciting. However, it is quite expensive compared with the time and the areas covered. Having the customer calling to confirm is unnecessary procedure after having the reservation confirmed.
Review by: Robert W, October 2015
really enjoyed it, would recommend it. the recorded commentary did not match where we we some of the time.
Review by: Michael Anthony G, October 2015
Great trip. Well worth the experience and the cost
Review by: Kim K, September 2015
Absolutely fantastic experience. Views over Manhattan and beyond were amazing. An experience to remember forever!
Review by: Helen K, September 2015
fabulous ride. amazing views. great helicoptor
Review by: Brian A, September 2015
It was wonderful and the highlight of our New York visit.
Review by: Sharon S, September 2015
Very good tour and tour guide, however still don't really understand why our time was changed to a earlier flight a day before. Apart from that I would recommend
Review by: Andrey P, August 2015
We had a great time
Review by: Dale k, July 2015
It was a surprise for wife and two daughters and a surprise it was!! Great NY weather and Manhattan Tours played there part. Arrived 20 mins earlier than book in time, not a problem as they found an earlier slot. All the team very professional. The ride itself was the best way to see NY that you could want, knowledgable and very witty Captain which allowed us to enjoy the sights. These sort of trips are well worth it for the memories alone of a truly sensational skyline.
Review by: John L, July 2015
Great experience. Worth every penny.
Review by: Luis B, July 2015
We wish to congratulate you for the very professional manner in which you handled the different levels of our tour. The personnel was couteous, well trained, and above all were very careful in the security through out the tour. Will recommend your services to our friends.
Review by: MARTIN C, June 2015
good
Review by: Stefnienals, June 2015
This was the 25 minute grand tour. And it was worth every cent. Great views over ALL the city and out islands such as Liberty and Ellis. Great pilot and very decent recorded commentary. Thank you Zip great tour.
Review by: Anne-Maria K, June 2015
Just great
Review by: Paul H D, June 2015
Absolutely stunning. What a great way to start a trip. Very slick,well organised trip ,weather was fantastic and we really enjoyed it. The only downside was not finding out about the 30 security fee until we confined flight time- bit of a rip off really
Review by: Amelia H, June 2015
Great trip, fantastic views. Well organised.
Review by: arash82, June 2015
Long waiting time. Also, I was sitting for my turn and they forgot about me. But they were helpful and put me on the next flight next to the pilot. The helli's are modern and nice and the the ride was fun. It felt kind of short though and as others have pointed out, you don't actually fly over Manhattan.
Review by: Barbara S, June 2015
amazing experience! awesome views!
Review by: Mrs A J U, May 2015
Ground staff were unfriendly and obnoxious and treated paying customers like a herd of cattle.
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