Overview
Take in sweeping aerial views of New York City on a narrated helicopter tour, flying past Manhattan’s iconic skyline, the Statue of Liberty, and up toward Central Park.
Manhattan instantly calls to mind towering skyscrapers, yellow taxis, and an unmistakable energy found nowhere else in the world. Experience all of this from above as a skilled pilot takes you on an unforgettable helicopter tour over New York City. Choose from flight durations of 12–15 minutes, 18–20 minutes, or 30 minutes, each offering breathtaking views of the city’s most famous landmarks.
Your adventure begins with takeoff from the Downtown Manhattan Heliport. Shortly after lift-off, glide over Lower Manhattan to admire the skyline and the bustling streets below. Fly past Battery Park for aerial views of Wall Street and the Financial District’s winding streets.
Continue onward to Governors Island, once reserved for high-ranking officials and now a vibrant public space hosting seasonal events and art installations. From there, soar over Ellis Island and approach the Statue of Liberty, taking in a close-up view of Lady Liberty from a perspective few ever experience.
Next, follow the Hudson River north, passing the Chelsea piers and the bright lights of Broadway. On the return route, circle around the Empire State Building and the Brooklyn Bridge, then fly over Ground Zero to view the powerful transformation of the 9/11 Memorial site.
The journey continues past Madison Square Garden and the Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum. Catch a sweeping view of Central Park as your helicopter turns back toward the heliport, offering one last look at Manhattan’s iconic green oasis.
Highlights of the 12–15 Minute TourStatue of Liberty, Ellis Island, One World Trade Center, 9/11 Memorial, Brooklyn Bridge, Battery Park, Wall Street and the Financial District, Empire State Building, Chrysler Building, Madison Square Garden, Times Square, USS Intrepid Museum, and Central Park.
Highlights of the 18–20 Minute Tour
Brooklyn Bridge, Battery Park, Wall Street, Statue of Liberty, Ellis Island, One World Trade Center, 9/11 Memorial Site, Empire State Building, Chrysler Building, Madison Square Garden, USS Intrepid Museum, Times Square, Central Park, Grant’s Tomb, George Washington Bridge, Harlem and the Harlem River, The Bronx and Yankee Stadium, the Palisades Cliffs, and the Spuyten Duyvil Bridge.
