NYC Helicopter VIP Sightseeing Tour

Duration25m - 30m

Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before

Instant confirmationYour booking is confirmed right away

TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted

LanguagesGerman, Portuguese, Japanese, English, Chinese, Italian, French, Spanish

Group sizeUp to 6 travelers

Overview

All aboard for the most spectacular and unforgettable experience of your New York visit! With the extended route and approximately 30-minute duration, you'll be sure to feel like a VIP on the VIP Tour!

In addition to all the world-famous attractions of the Big Apple, your pilot will take you on a quick spin over the Hudson river overlooking colorful Coney Island Beach & Amusement Park in the south, ending the flight with a jaw-dropping panorama of the Palisades Mountains in the north. The VIP Tour is your best option.

What's included

Local Taxes
There is a 4 passenger minimum to book this tour
Heliport Fee ($40 per person included)
25-30-minute Helicopter tour

Gratuities

What to expect

Pass by

Sights include:

Statue of Liberty
Ellis Island
One World Trade Center
9/11 Memorial
Battery Park
Financial District
Empire State Building
Chrysler Building
Times Square
Central Park
U.S.S. Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum
Grant’s Tomb
Columbia University
George Washington Bridge
Harlem
Spuyten Devil Bridge
Palisades Cliffs
Coney Island Beach
Coney Island Amusement Park
Verrazano-Narrows Bridge
Staten Island

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Google Maps provides the correct navigation route, all other navigation options will take you to Chelsea Piers. Please ensure the end of route address matches the address above.
Our building is located just north of the Staten Island Ferry and just south of the Pier 11 South Street Seaport.

End point

Google Maps provides the correct navigation route, all other navigation options will take you to Chelsea Piers. Please ensure the end of route address matches the address above.
Our building is located just north of the Staten Island Ferry and just south of the Pier 11 South Street Seaport.

Additional information

Wheelchair accessible
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Check-in is 45 minutes prior to the scheduled flight time. Failure to do so may result in extended wait times or forfeiture of flight.
Due to comfort and weight / balance of the aircraft, passengers weighing over 250lbs (113kgs) will be required to purchase an additional seat. This is payable directly to the tour operator on the day of the tour. 300-lb (136kg) maximum weight per passenger.
All passengers including children must have a government-issued ID/Passport or you may be denied your flight.
Please note, that audio language selection is not guaranteed and is based on availability. Should more than 2 languages be requested on the same flight, the audio commentary may default to English.
All flight times are approximate and subject to change due to weather conditions and weight restrictions.
Passengers may be scheduled to fly at any time between their assigned check-in time and their booked tour time. Actual flight times may vary based on operational needs, weather conditions, and passenger flow.
Flights purchased prior to March 2, 2026, the $40 per person heliport fee was not included in the original booking price. This fee will be payable at the time of check-in.

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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