Manhattan Sky Tour Helicopter Flight over New York City
by Zip Aviation
Choose from 2 available options
How do you want to book?
✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.$598Overview
This helicopter tour departs from Downtown Manhattan at the Zip Aviation terminal. Passengers check in 45 minutes before the scheduled flight, watch a safety video, and meet the crew. The flight lasts between 12 and 15 minutes aboard a Bell 407 helicopter. During the flight, passengers will see aerial views of the Manhattan skyline and New York Harbor. The route includes flying past the Statue of Liberty, Ellis Island, the Empire State Building, Central Park, Wall Street in the financial district, Ground Zero, Governors Island National Monument, and the Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum. Local taxes and the heliport fee are included. Gratuities are not included. Flight times may vary due to weather and operational needs. Passengers must meet weight and identification requirements. Audio commentary is provided when available but not guaranteed.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Zip Aviation Helicopter Tours
Zip Aviation provides helicopter tours of New York City and private charters across the Northeast United States. Guests begin at the Zip Aviation terminal where they view a safety video and meet the flight crew. Tours range from 15 to 30 minutes in length.
15 min
Governors Island National Monument
Governors Island was once a Dutch governor’s estate, later a military fort and Coast Guard command post. It is now a historic monument open for occasional tours.
Statue of Liberty
The Statue of Liberty, dedicated in 1886 as a gift from France, symbolizes freedom and democracy. It was designated a National Monument in 1924 and restored for its centennial in 1986.
New York Harbor
New York Harbor stretches from The Battery in Manhattan to New Jersey, including 12 national park sites with natural, historic, and recreational areas telling the story of America and New York’s development.
Manhattan Skyline
The flight offers views of Manhattan’s skyscrapers and city skyline from above.
NYC Central Park Horse Carriage Rides
Passengers see Downtown Manhattan from the air, including the area around Central Park.
Ellis Island
Ellis Island processed over 20 million immigrants during more than sixty years of operation.
Intrepid Museum
The Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum displays the aircraft carrier Intrepid, space shuttle Enterprise, fast jets, and a guided missile submarine.
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. Located on Pier 6 (2 Building North of Staten Island ferry and the East River). Look for Zip Aviation.
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. Located on Pier 6 (2 Building North of Staten Island ferry and the East River). Look for Zip Aviation.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
Manhattan Sky Tour Helicopter Flight over New York City
by Zip Aviation
Choose from 2 available options
How do you want to book?
✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.$598Overview
This helicopter tour departs from Downtown Manhattan at the Zip Aviation terminal. Passengers check in 45 minutes before the scheduled flight, watch a safety video, and meet the crew. The flight lasts between 12 and 15 minutes aboard a Bell 407 helicopter. During the flight, passengers will see aerial views of the Manhattan skyline and New York Harbor. The route includes flying past the Statue of Liberty, Ellis Island, the Empire State Building, Central Park, Wall Street in the financial district, Ground Zero, Governors Island National Monument, and the Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum. Local taxes and the heliport fee are included. Gratuities are not included. Flight times may vary due to weather and operational needs. Passengers must meet weight and identification requirements. Audio commentary is provided when available but not guaranteed.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Zip Aviation Helicopter Tours
Zip Aviation provides helicopter tours of New York City and private charters across the Northeast United States. Guests begin at the Zip Aviation terminal where they view a safety video and meet the flight crew. Tours range from 15 to 30 minutes in length.
15 min
Governors Island National Monument
Governors Island was once a Dutch governor’s estate, later a military fort and Coast Guard command post. It is now a historic monument open for occasional tours.
Statue of Liberty
The Statue of Liberty, dedicated in 1886 as a gift from France, symbolizes freedom and democracy. It was designated a National Monument in 1924 and restored for its centennial in 1986.
New York Harbor
New York Harbor stretches from The Battery in Manhattan to New Jersey, including 12 national park sites with natural, historic, and recreational areas telling the story of America and New York’s development.
Manhattan Skyline
The flight offers views of Manhattan’s skyscrapers and city skyline from above.
NYC Central Park Horse Carriage Rides
Passengers see Downtown Manhattan from the air, including the area around Central Park.
Ellis Island
Ellis Island processed over 20 million immigrants during more than sixty years of operation.
Intrepid Museum
The Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum displays the aircraft carrier Intrepid, space shuttle Enterprise, fast jets, and a guided missile submarine.
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. Located on Pier 6 (2 Building North of Staten Island ferry and the East River). Look for Zip Aviation.
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. Located on Pier 6 (2 Building North of Staten Island ferry and the East River). Look for Zip Aviation.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.