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New York Helicopter Tour

TourTruth score 7.1 out of 10

AverageTop 49% in New York City

4,331 reviews · Rated on 2 providers · How we score

  • New York City
  • Updated November 4, 2026

Fly over New York Harbor on a shared helicopter tour with views of the Statue of Liberty and Manhattan’s iconic skyline.

About this tour

See New York from a fresh perspective on a shared helicopter flight over the city and its harbor. From the air, the Statue of Liberty rises above the water while Manhattan’s skyline stretches toward the horizon.

Your flight offers views of landmarks including One World Observatory, the Empire State Building, the Chrysler Building, Chelsea Piers, the Intrepid Museum, Central Park, and Times Square. Live onboard commentary adds context as you take in the sights from a climate-controlled cabin. The shared experience means you’ll fly alongside other travelers.

This New York helicopter tour departs from the Downtown Manhattan Heliport at 6 E River Piers. Arrive early for check-in and security screening, and bring a valid government-issued photo ID. Heliport fee arrangements depend on your booking date: reservations made before March 2, 2026 require a separate $40.00 per-person payment, while later reservations include the fee. Book your New York helicopter tour for a memorable aerial look at the city’s iconic skyline and harbor.

Highlights

  • Admire the Statue of Liberty from above New York Harbor
  • Spot One World Observatory, the Empire State Building, and Chrysler Building
  • Take in views of Central Park, Chelsea Piers, and the Intrepid Museum

What's included

Included

  • Shared helicopter flight
  • Live onboard commentary
  • Climate-controlled cabin
  • $5.00 fuel surcharge
  • $40.00 heliport fee for reservations made on or after March 2, 2026

Not included

  • Photos available for purchase
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • $40.00 heliport fee for reservations made before March 2, 2026

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Important information

  • A valid government-issued photo ID, such as a passport or driver’s license, is required at check-in
  • Arrive at least 30 minutes before your scheduled flight, or 45 minutes after 4:00 PM
  • All passengers must complete security screening before entering the building
  • Children aged 2 and over need their own seat and pay the full fare; infants sit on an adult’s lap
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  • Passengers over 275 lbs (124 kg) must purchase an additional seat
  • Seating is assigned according to passenger weight for safety
  • Wheelchair accessible; service animals allowed
  • No parking is available on site
  • Flights may be canceled if minimum requirements are not met; an alternative flight or full refund will be offered
  • Changes within 24 hours and missed flights may incur a rebooking fee; missed flights are non-refundable
  • Sunset views are not guaranteed

How this score is calculated

This tour scores 4.29 on Viator and 4.78 on GetYourGuide. Ratings on these sites cluster near the top of the 5-star scale, so we compare each one with all other ratings on the same site before combining them.

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 7.1. Top 49% in New York City means it ranks in the top 49% of tours in New York City by this score.

Provider rating distribution in New York City

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  • Viator

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