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New York Fall Foliage Helicopter Tour 45 min
TourTruth score 7.5 out of 10
GoodTop 27% in New York City
7 reviews · Rated on 1 provider · How we score
- New York City
- 45 min
- Updated November 1, 2026
See Manhattan landmarks, the Hudson River, and Sleepy Hollow from above on a 45-minute fall foliage helicopter flight from New Jersey.
About this tour
See New York’s autumn colors unfold from above on a 45-minute New York fall foliage helicopter tour. From the shared cabin, watch the city’s summer greens give way to brilliant seasonal hues as you fly toward the Manhattan skyline.
Look down on the Empire State Building, Chrysler Building, Central Park, George Washington Bridge, Vessel, and Summit One Vanderbilt. The route continues above the Hudson River toward the New Jersey Palisades, the Tappan Zee Bridge, and Sleepy Hollow, known for the legend of the Headless Horseman. Floor-to-ceiling windows, a climate-controlled cabin, and live onboard commentary make it easy to take in the views. The flight operates seasonally from September 21 through November 30.
Your New York fall foliage helicopter tour departs from Linden Airport, New Jersey. Check in 30 minutes before your flight, and request the complimentary shuttle from Linden Train Station in advance. Choose a flight and enjoy a fresh perspective on the region’s autumn scenery.
Highlights
- Admire autumn colors from a shared helicopter flight
- Take in Manhattan landmarks, including Central Park and the Empire State Building
- Follow the Hudson River toward the New Jersey Palisades and Tappan Zee Bridge
- Spot Sleepy Hollow from above during the seasonal fall flight
What's included
Included
- Shared helicopter flight
- Heliport landing and facility fees
- Fuel surcharge
- Live onboard commentary
- Floor-to-ceiling windows
- Climate-controlled cabin
- Free shuttle from Linden, NJ Train Station by request
Not included
- Souvenir photos, available to purchase
Ratings on each provider
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5.00 / 5 · 7 reviews
Important information
- Infants under 2 must sit on an adult’s lap at no charge
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Check in 30 minutes before departure
- Request the complimentary shuttle from Linden, NJ Train Station in advance; the airport is a 10-minute drive from the station
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- A current government-issued photo ID is required on the day of travel
- All passengers must sign a waiver before flying
- Bags are inspected; only a camera, cell phone, and sunglasses may be brought aboard. Complimentary lockers are available
- 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
- Flight departure times are approximate
- Wheelchair accessible; service animals allowed
How this score is calculated
This score is based on one provider. Viator rates it 5.00 from 7 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 7.5. Top 27% in New York City means it ranks in the top 27% of tours in New York City by this score.
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