The Ultimate New York City Helicopter Tour

United States

20 minutes

Air tour

Group tour

Experience description

Fly over New York City's legendary skyline on a helicopter during a 20-minute tour of the big apple. See the spectacular Jersey Palisade peaks and get an up-close view of the world-famous Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island. All of the city's top tourist attractions will...Fly over New York City's legendary skyline on a helicopter during a 20-minute tour of the big apple. See the spectacular Jersey Palisade peaks and get an up-close view of the world-famous Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island. All of the city's top tourist attractions will be covered. Guests will fly over the Empire State Building, the One World Trade Center, Central Park, Times Square, Columbia University, and the Yankee Stadium on non-game days.

Guests will meet their guide and watch a short instructional safety video before boarding the aircraft. Wheelchairs do not fit into the helicopter, but crew members have experience assisting people with disabilities and are available to help will whoever needs it into a seat and out. During the whole tour, you will learn more about the city, its history, and landmarks while listening to your guide's comments.

An accessible bathroom is available before and after boarding the helicopter.

Accessibility. What to expect?

  • Assistance

    Guides / staff members have experience assisting people with disabilities

    Guides / staff members will be available to assist

  • Transportation

    Transportation is not wheelchair accessible but assistance will be provided for transfers

  • Bathrooms

    No accessible bathrooms available for the activity

  1. Starting point: Downtown Manhattan Heliport

    09:00 AM – 05:30 PM (Regular Season)

  2. 1

    Downtown Manhattan Heliport

    Flexible

    Helicopter

    17 - 20 minutes

  3. End point: Downtown Manhattan Heliport

    Flexible

From $357 USD / per person

*Price based on 2 travelers

Reliable accessibility information

Comprehensive planning

Personalized support

Keeping you safe during COVID-19

  • Cleaning measures

    Enhanced cleaning protocol

  • Safety measures

    Local authorities safety protocols followed by all staff members

  • Social distancing measures

    Social distancing measures in place

    What's included

  • Tickets

  • Professional driver

    What's not included

  • Snacks

  • Ground transportation

  • Insurance

  • Gratuities

Important information

  • The same price applies to all travelers. Please select the number of travelers with and without disabilities when booking on our website.

  • Spoken language(s): English.

  • Travel insurance is not included but an appropriate insurance based on your personal needs is highly recommended.

  • Guests should arrive to the meeting point 30 minutes before the scheduled tour time.

  • Wheelchairs do not fit into the aircraft. Crew members will lift whoever needs it into a seat and out. A seatbelt will be provided.

  • For safety reasons, travelers with a disability weighing more than 200lbs/91kgs will not be able to take part in this activity.

  • Travelers must be willing to self-transfer manually or be helped to do so, in order to take part in this tour.

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