Manhattan Sky Tour: New York Helicopter Flight
Zip Aviation
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Make your stay in New York City a memorable one by taking to the Manhattan skies for an exciting helicopter tour of New York City that departs from Downtown Manhattan. We offer state of the art Bell 407 aircraft! Don't get fooled by low prices and outdated aircraft offered by our competitors that only fly out of New Jersey. Our New York City Helicopter tours offer spectacular aerial views of Manhattan. This memorable 12-15 minute flight will take you past the Statue of Liberty, Central Park, New York's financial district of Wall Street, and the humbling sight of Ground Zero. Catch a glimpse of the magnificent Empire State Building and historic Ellis Island for a truly birds-eye view of New York City!
Departure 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.
Return Details
- 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.
Duration
15 minutes
Languages Available
- Audio guide - German
- Audio guide - Russian
- Audio guide - Portuguese
- Audio guide - Mandarin
- Audio guide - Japanese
- Human tour guide - English
- Audio guide - Italian
- Audio guide - French
- Audio guide - Spanish
Points of Interest
Stop At: Zip Aviation - Helicopter Tours & Charters
6 E River Piers, Downtown Manhattan Heliport, New York City, New York
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.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Governors Island National Monument
New York Harbor, Ferry Terminal, New York City, New York
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.
Duration: Not Available
Stop At: Statue of Liberty
Liberty Island, New York City, New York
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.
Duration: Not Available
Stop At: New York Harbor
, , New York City, New York
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.
Duration: Not Available
Stop At: Manhattan Skyline
Manhattan Bridge Pedestrian Path, Sophie Irene Loeb Playground, New York City, New York
See the skyscrapers of the New York City skyline.
Duration: Not Available
Stop At: Lower Manhattan
, , New York City, New York
See Downtown Manhattan from the Sky
Duration: Not Available
Stop At: Ellis Island
New York Harbor, New York City, New York
Where over 20 million immigrants were processed during over sixty years of operation
Duration: Not Available
Stop At: Intrepid Museum
W 46th St And 12th Ave, Pier 86, New York City, New York
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.
Duration: Not Available
Additional Information
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- 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.
- 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
- 12-15-minute Helicopter tour
- Local taxes
Exclusions
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- The listed price does not include a US$40 per person (including infants) heliport/security fee, payable at the time of tour check-in. The heliport/security fee is mandated by the Downtown Manhattan Heliport and is not within our control.
Redemption Instructions
• Check-in time is one hour 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.
• 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.
Voucher Info
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
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Need To Know Info
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