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Manhattan Helicopter Tour: Statue of Liberty, Empire State Building & Central Park
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Manhattan Helicopter Tour: Statue of Liberty, Empire State Building & Central Park

by Manhattan Helicopters

18 min
$287.10$319 on ViatorSave 10%/person
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18 min
Starting time
Friday 11 September 2026
Language
Free cancellation until 10 Sept 2026.
$574.20$638Save 10%
2 adults × $287.10
All taxes and fees included

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Overview

This helicopter tour offers about 18 to 20 minutes of flight over New York City, covering major landmarks including the Statue of Liberty, Ellis Island, One World Trade Center, and the 9/11 Memorial. The route continues over Battery Park, the Financial District, the Empire State Building, Chrysler Building, Times Square, Central Park, and the U.S.S. Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum. The flight also flies over Uptown Manhattan featuring Grant's Tomb, Columbia University, Harlem, and crosses the George Washington Bridge. Passengers see the Spuyten Devil Bridge, Palisades Cliffs, and Yankee Stadium in The Bronx. The tour departs from the heliport and includes local taxes and the heliport fee in the price. Gratuities are not included. Passengers should arrive 45 minutes before their flight. Weight restrictions apply, requiring passengers over 250 pounds to purchase an extra seat. All passengers must bring government-issued ID or a passport. Flight times are approximate and may change due to weather or operational needs. Audio commentary languages depend on availability and may default to English. Flight scheduling varies within the assigned check-in time and booked tour time.

Highlights

18 to 20 minutes helicopter flight over New York City
Views of Statue of Liberty, Ellis Island, and One World Trade Center
Flight over Uptown Manhattan including Columbia University and Harlem
Pass over Empire State Building, Times Square, and Central Park
Includes views of George Washington Bridge and Yankee Stadium

What's included

Local taxes included
18 to 20-minute helicopter flight
Heliport fee of $40 per person included

What's not included

Gratuities not included

Itinerary

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Manhattan and Surrounding Landmarks Flight

A 20-minute helicopter flight over New York City sights. The route shows the Statue of Liberty, Ellis Island, One World Trade Center, 9/11 Memorial, Battery Park, and the Financial District. It continues past the Empire State Building, Chrysler Building, Times Square, Central Park, and the U.S.S. Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum. The flight then passes Grant's Tomb, Columbia University, George Washington Bridge, Harlem, Spuyten Devil Bridge, and the Palisades Cliffs.

20 min

Meeting point

Google Maps provides the correct navigation route, all other navigation options will take you to Chelsea Piers. Please ensure the end of route address matches the address above. Our building is located just north of the Staten Island Ferry and just south of the Pier 11 South Street Seaport.

End point

Google Maps provides the correct navigation route, all other navigation options will take you to Chelsea Piers. Please ensure the end of route address matches the address above. Our building is located just north of the Staten Island Ferry and just south of the Pier 11 South Street Seaport.

Languages

German (audio)Japanese (audio)English (audio)Chinese (China) (audio)Italian (audio)French (audio)Spanish (audio)

Cancellation policy

  • Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.

Additional info

1–6 travelers per booking
Mobile ticket
Wheelchair accessible
Reachable by public transport
Infants travel on an adult's lap
Wheelchair-accessible transport
Wheelchair-accessible surfaces throughout
Not advised for anyone with a heart condition
Suitable for all fitness levels
Passengers must check in 45 minutes before the flight or risk delays or losing their booking.
Passengers weighing over 250lbs (113kgs) must purchase an additional seat on the day of the tour. The maximum weight allowed per passenger is 300lbs (136kgs).
All passengers, including children, need a government-issued ID or passport to board.
All flight times are approximate and may change due to weather conditions and weight restrictions. Audio language selection is not guaranteed and depends on availability. If more than 2 languages are requested on the same flight, the audio commentary may default to English. Technical difficulties may affect the audio functionality of the headsets without assurance of resolution.
Flight times vary within the window between check-in and booked tour time depending on operational needs and weather.
Flights booked before March 2, 2026 do not include the $40 heliport fee, which must be paid at check-in.
Total
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