TourTruth score 9.5 out of 10
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NYC Helicopter Tour VIP
TourTruth score 6.5 out of 10
Average
10 reviews · Rated on 1 provider · How we score
- New York City
- Updated November 2, 2026
Fly over New York on a 25–30-minute helicopter tour, with Hudson River, Coney Island, and Palisades Mountain views.
About this tour
See New York from a fresh perspective on this NYC helicopter tour, with an extended flight of approximately 25–30 minutes. From the air, the city’s famous landmarks unfold beneath you as the route follows the Hudson River.
The flight continues south toward Coney Island Beach and Amusement Park, then heads north for a panorama of the Palisades Mountains. It’s a memorable way to take in the scale and variety of the city and its surroundings. The tour includes local taxes and a $40-per-person heliport fee; a minimum of four passengers is required to book. Audio commentary may be available in different languages, depending on availability.
Arrive 45 minutes before check-in and bring government-issued identification or a passport for every passenger. Book your NYC helicopter tour for a sweeping view of New York from above.
Highlights
- Admire New York’s world-famous sights from above
- Fly along the Hudson River toward Coney Island
- Take in views of the Palisades Mountains
What's included
Included
- Local taxes
- Heliport fee ($40 per person)
- 25–30-minute helicopter tour
- Minimum of 4 passengers required to book
Not included
- Gratuities
Ratings on each provider
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4.10 / 5 · 10 reviews
Important information
- Check in 45 minutes before the scheduled flight; late arrival may mean longer waits or forfeiture
- All passengers, including children, need a government-issued ID or passport
- Infants must sit on an adult’s lap
- Passengers over 250 lb (113 kg) must purchase an additional seat; maximum weight is 300 lb (136 kg) per passenger
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- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Flight times are approximate and may change due to weather, weight restrictions, operations, or passenger flow
- Audio language selection is subject to availability; commentary may default to English if more than two languages are requested
- Wheelchair accessible; nearby public transportation is available
- For bookings made before March 2, 2026, the $40 per-person heliport fee is payable at check-in
Frequently asked questions
How long is the helicopter tour?
The flight lasts approximately 25–30 minutes.
When should I arrive for check-in?
Check in 45 minutes before your scheduled flight time. Late arrival may lead to extended waits or forfeiture of the flight.
What identification do passengers need?
Every passenger, including children, must bring a government-issued ID or passport.
Is there a passenger weight limit?
Passengers over 250 lb (113 kg) must purchase an additional seat. The maximum weight is 300 lb (136 kg) per passenger.
Is the heliport fee included?
The $40 per-person heliport fee is included, except for bookings made before March 2, 2026, when it is payable at check-in.
How this score is calculated
This score is based on one provider. Viator rates it 4.10 from 10 reviews. We place that rating among all Viator ratings and weight it by its review count. If the tour is found on another provider later, both ratings are combined.
How the score works and rating distribution in New York City
- Each provider rating is turned into a percentile: the share of that provider's ratings it beats, weighted by review counts.
- Listings on different providers are combined in proportion to their review counts.
- Tours with few reviews are pulled toward the average until more reviews come in, so a handful of perfect reviews can't top the list.
- The result is shown from 0 to 10: this tour scores 6.5.
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