Catch a bird's eye view of the Big Apple during this helicopter ride in Manhattan. Look out over the Statue of Liberty, Wall Street, the financial district and more. You’ll also spot top sights like Ellis Island and the Empire State Building during this unique sightseeing flight of one of the world's most iconic cities. As you go, enjoy a memorable experience of the city that few other visitors get to experience.
- See Manhattan and New York Harbor from the air
- Choose from multiple departure times to suit your schedule
- Enjoy great photo opportunities of Manhattan’s world-famous skyline
- Travel aboard a modern, state-of-the-art aircraft
What To Expect
Zip Aviation – Helicopter Tours & Charters
ZIP AVIATION offers helicopter tours of New York City and private charter services from NYC to the entire Northeast United States. Three different helicopter tours of NYC are available, ranging from 15 to 30 minutes in length. Visit our location where you will watch a safety video and meet our team.
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Included
Governors Island National Monument
This former Dutch governor’s estate, former military fort and former Coast Guard command post now enjoys its old age as a historic monument where you can take the occasional tour.
• Admission Ticket Included
Statue of Liberty
The Statue of Liberty Enlightening the World was a gift of friendship from the people of France to the people of the United States and is a universal symbol of freedom and democracy. The Statue of Liberty was dedicated on October 28, 1886, designated as a National Monument in 1924 and restored for her centennial on July 4, 1986.
• Admission Ticket Included
New York Harbor
Stretching from The Battery at the southern tip of Manhattan into three other boroughs, and beyond the Verrazano Narrows Bridge to the coast of New Jersey, the National Parks of New York Harbor includes 12 national park sites and affiliated areas with 24 natural, historic and recreational locations. These special places tell the story of America and its leading city, from the nation’s early defenses to its first step as a new democracy, from the waves of immigrants to the rise of a commercial powerhouse unrivaled in the world. They include powerful international icons and places of extraordinary beauty where you can experience our history and natural heritage on the land and on the water.
• Admission Ticket Included
Manhattan Skyline
See the skyscrapers of the New York City skyline.
• Admission Ticket Included
Lower Manhattan
See Downtown Manhattan from the Sky
• Admission Ticket Included
Ellis Island
Where over 20 million immigrants were processed during over sixty years of operation
• Admission Ticket Included
Intrepid Museum
The Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum is a nonprofit, educational institution featuring the legendary aircraft carrier Intrepid, the space shuttle Enterprise, the world’s fastest jets and a guided missile submarine.
• Admission Ticket Included
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Total weight per passenger: 300 lbs
Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Infants must sit on laps
Wheelchair accessible
Stroller accessible
Service animals allowed
Near public transportation
Transportation is wheelchair accessible
Surfaces are wheelchair accessible
No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
Most travelers can participate
Check-in is 45 minutes prior to the scheduled flight time. Failure to do so may result in extended wait times or forfeiture of flight.
A $40 (USD) heliport fee per person (including infants) is due at check-in.
Due to comfort and weight / balance of the aircraft, passengers weighing over 250lbs (113kgs) will be required to purchase an additional seat. This is payable directly to the tour operator on the day of the tour. 300-lb (136kg) maximum weight per passenger.
All passengers including children must have a government-issued ID/Passport or you may be denied your flight.
Please note, that audio language selection is not guaranteed and is based on availability. Should more than 2 languages be requested on the same flight, the audio commentary may default to English. Due to the unpredictable nature of technical difficulties, we cannot provide assurance for the audio functionality of the headsets.
All flight times are approximate and subject to change due to weather conditions and weight restrictions.
Infants 24 months and younger must sit on an adult’s lap
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 6 travelers
Max group – 6
