NYC Helicopter VIP Sightseeing Tour Discount Tickets

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Overview

All aboard for the most spectacular and unforgettable experience of your New York visit! With the extended route and approximately 30-minute duration, you'll be sure to feel like a VIP on the VIP Tour! In addition to all the world-famous attractions of the Big Apple, your pilot will take you on a quick spin over the Hudson river overlooking colorful Coney Island Beach & Amusement Park in the south, ending the flight with a jaw-dropping panorama of the Palisades Mountains in the north. The VIP Tour is your best option.

Meeting and Pickup

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.

Language Offered

German-AUDIO

Portuguese-AUDIO

Japanese-AUDIO

English-AUDIO

Italian-AUDIO

French-AUDIO

Spanish-AUDIO

Itinerary

1. Manhattan Helicopters
Sights include: Statue of Liberty Ellis Island One World Trade Center 9/11 Memorial Battery Park Financial District Empire State Building Chrysler Building Times Square Central Park U.S.S. Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum Grant’s Tomb Columbia University George Washington Bridge Harlem Spuyten Devil Bridge Palisades Cliffs Coney Island Beach Coney Island Amusement Park Verrazano-Narrows Bridge Staten Island

Inclusion

Local Taxes

There is a 4 passenger minimum to book this tour

Heliport Fee ($40 per person included)

25-30-minute Helicopter tour

Exclusion

Gratuities

Cancellation Policy

Check mark icon Refundable tickets

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

  • 100% refund if cancelled 1+ days before the start date
  • 0% refund if cancelled less than 1 day(s) before the start date

Additional Info

Wheelchair accessible

Public transportation options are available nearby

Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap

Transportation options are wheelchair accessible

All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible

Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

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.

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.

All flight times are approximate and subject to change due to weather conditions and weight restrictions.

Passengers may be scheduled to fly at any time between their assigned check-in time and their booked tour time. Actual flight times may vary based on operational needs, weather conditions, and passenger flow.

Flights purchased prior to March 2, 2026, the $40 per person heliport fee was not included in the original booking price. This fee will be payable at the time of check-in.

Supplied by Manhattan Helicopters

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Based on 10 reviews

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