Liberty Helicopter Tours - New York City

Liberty Helicopter Tours - New York City

Mike and Anny on helicopter tour of New York City© Mike Leco / USATourist.com
Anny and I took the Liberty Helicopter Tour last winter. It was great! We circled the Statue of Liberty, soared along Manhattan Island past the Empire State Building and Central Park. I would love to do it again.

New York City

Fly with Liberty Helicopters as we show you the grandeur of Manhattan’s famous skyline. You will experience the awe inspiring Statue of Liberty, Ellis Island, Empire State Building and many other famous landmarks in a way unimaginable from the ground.
Liberty Helicopter is the largest Helicopter Sightseeing and Charter Service in the Northeast. They are currently the only authorized Helicopter Sightseeing Company in New York City. Liberty began in the charter business on April 10th, 1985, and added sightseeing tours of New York City on September 6th, 1990. Since opening Liberty continually receives the annual Safety Award from the Helicopter Association International, along with being the recipient of the Five Star Diamond Award for 1996, 1997, and 1998. This impressive record is in part due to the high caliber of our staff and the reliability of our equipment. All aircraft and flight crews are certified and inspected to meet the demanding standards of the Federal Aviation Administration.
USATourist.com now allows you to book helicopter tours of New York City!
Tours start as low as $120 per person!
There is an additioanl $30 per person heliport fee.  This fee will be due upon arrival for the tour.
Our tours sell out quickly.  Booking a week in advance is recommended.
 


 
* Reservations required for two (2) or more passengers.

Our Helicopters

Liberty Helicopters primarily uses American Eurocopter products. Our state-of-the-art Single and Twin Engine Jet Helicopters are climate controlled, providing heat and air conditioning, along with an expanded cabin, comfortably seating up to seven. Those aboard enjoy spectacular sights and photo/video opportunities unique to helicopter sightseeing.

How to Book

It's easy! Just click the link for the tour you want to take! A reservation form will open in a pop up window. After you complete the form, Liberty Helicopters will send you a confirmation via e-mail. Come to the heliport at least 30 minutes prior to departure. You can check your personal belongings before the flight. You will be allowed to take along your cameras. Board one of the Liberty helicopters and take off for an adventure over Manhattan.
A 15% reservation deposit is due to USATourist.com at the time of booking. This deposit is non-refundable. When you arrive at the heliport, you will need to pay the remaining balance of the total tour price to Liberty Helicopter. Be sure to bring a printed copy of your email reservation to verify that you have paid the 15%!
Read our Frequently Asked Questions for more information!

Cancellation Policy

Any cancellation of tour outside of 24 hours of your tour departure date is subject to a $25 per person cancellation fee, any cancellation within 24 hours of scheduled date will result in full payment taken from your credit card. If passengers do not show up for the tour then the deposit paid is non refundable. Liberty Helicopters, Inc reserves the right to upgrade, alter or terminate any or all of our sightseeing tours due to security, weather or acts of God. If this happens and a new reservation date can not be made then your deposit will be refunded. If Liberty Helicopter unable to meet your requested tour dates and times, your deposit will be refunded.

Security Requirements

All guests of Liberty Helicopters must observe the following SECURITY REQUIREMENTS:
  • Must have a valid photo ID (i.e. - Passport or Drivers License)
  • Must check in all bags with security
  • No handbags or carry ons will be allowed on the flight
  • Must walk through a metal detector
  • Must pay a mandatory Heliport / Security Fee of $30.00 per person
  • Personal cameras and video cameras are allowed onboard once they clear through security.*
(*Disposable cameras available for purchase at heliport and will be allowed onboard the aircraft as well)

Written by: Liberty Helicopter Tours
Top Photo Credit: © Liberty Helicopter Tours
Photo Description: A Liberty Helicopter flying over New York