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New York City Helicopter Tour 20 min
TourTruth score 6.6 out of 10
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1,227 reviews · Rated on 1 provider · How we score
- New York City
- Updated November 2, 2026
Fly past the Statue of Liberty, Times Square, and more on a narrated 17–20-minute helicopter tour over Manhattan.
About this tour
See New York City from above on a shared helicopter flight that turns Manhattan’s familiar landmarks into a sweeping skyline panorama. Departing from downtown, this 17–20-minute New York City helicopter tour offers a fresh perspective on the city in a fraction of the time it takes to explore by ground.
Fly past the Statue of Liberty, the Empire State Building, Times Square, and Central Park, continuing toward the tip of Manhattan. Floor-to-ceiling windows frame the views, while live pilot commentary adds context as the city unfolds below. The climate-controlled cabin keeps the ride comfortable, and several departure times are available throughout the day to fit your plans. Heliport landing and facility fees and the fuel surcharge are included.
Arrive 30 minutes before departure with a valid government-issued photo ID. With iconic sights, onboard narration, and a compact flight time, this New York City helicopter tour is an easy way to add a memorable aerial view to your itinerary. Choose a departure time and take in Manhattan from the sky.
Highlights
- Soar above Manhattan for sweeping skyline views
- Spot the Statue of Liberty, Empire State Building, Times Square, and Central Park
- Hear live narration from your pilot
- See Manhattan from downtown to its northern tip
What's included
Included
- Shared helicopter flight
- Heliport landing and facility fees
- Fuel surcharge
- Live commentary on board
- Floor-to-ceiling windows
- Climate-controlled cabin
Not included
- Souvenir photos, available to purchase
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
Ratings on each provider
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4.76 / 5 · 1,227 reviews
Important information
- Check in 30 minutes before your flight
- Bring a current, valid government-issued photo ID
- All passengers must sign a waiver before flying
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
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- Children under 2 must sit on an adult’s lap at no charge
- Infants must sit on an adult’s lap
- Passengers weighing over 275 lbs may be unable to fly due to aircraft comfort and weight balance
- Passengers requiring a seat belt extender cannot attend
- Bags are subject to inspection; complimentary lockers are available
- Flight departure times are approximate
- Wheelchair accessible; transportation options and all areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Service animals are allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
How this score is calculated
This score is based on one provider. Viator rates it 4.76 from 1,227 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 6.6.
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