New York Helicopter Tour – City Highlights & Liberty Harbor | 12-15 Minutes
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Key facts:
- Where: New York City, U.S.A.
- Duration:
12 - 15 minutes
Why book this tour
- A New York City “must” – places for helicopter flights sell fast, avoid disappointment by booking ahead
- You will be taken all over the island of Manhattan with a particular focus on the harbor on this 12-15 minute helicopter flight
- The flight is narrated by your English speaking pilot who will ensure you don’t miss a thing
- Operated in state of the art helicopters with excellent views for all
- Our Local Partners have been given the highest safety award by the Helicopter Association International
- Tour information
- Activity schedule
- Itinerary
By taking a New York Helicopter
tour, you’ll see a much larger area of the city than you could possibly
see by taking land tours.
This Manhattan Harbor Helicopter tour starts with an in-depth
look at the New York City’s bustling harbor including magnificent views
of the Statue of Liberty. Following this you will continue for an all
encompassing view of the New York skyline. Soar past the Empire State
Building and the Chrysler Building and fly over Central Park and Ground
Zero.
New York Helicopter Tours constantly sell out – book ahead to avoid disappointment!
- Tour information
- Activity schedule
- Itinerary
When does it run?
Daily
Duration
12 - 15 minutes
Start time
Flights operate at the following times:
Monday - Saturday: 09:00am - 7:00pm
Sunday & Holidays: 09:00am - 5:00pm
Frequency: Flights depart every 30 - 45 minutes, please state your preferred flight time in the special requests field at the time of booking.
Monday - Saturday: 09:00am - 7:00pm
Sunday & Holidays: 09:00am - 5:00pm
Frequency: Flights depart every 30 - 45 minutes, please state your preferred flight time in the special requests field at the time of booking.
Meeting point
The helicopter tour departs from The Downtown Manhattan Heliport, Pier 6 East River, New York, NY, 10004.
Please report at the Heliport 1 hour before the flight time. This is mandatory to allow time for pre-departure briefing. Failure to do so may result in extended delays, or forfeiture of flight.
Please report at the Heliport 1 hour before the flight time. This is mandatory to allow time for pre-departure briefing. Failure to do so may result in extended delays, or forfeiture of flight.
Ending point
The Downtown Manhattan Heliport, Pier 6 East River
- Tour information
- Activity schedule
- Itinerary
You’ll fly over the following landmarks:
• Statue of Liberty: This flight allows for an in-depth aerial view of the Statue of Liberty; a symbol of independence for many. She stands on Ellis Island overlooking the Atlantic Ocean. “Lady Liberty” stands at 151 feet tall upon her pedestal.
• New York Harbor: New York Harbor is an integral part of New York City. It is an expansive area comprising of the New York Bay and an array of rivers and channels all destined for the Atlantic.
• New York Financial District: The New York Financial District is located on the southern-most tip of Manhattan Island. It is here that the famed Wall Street lies.
• Ground Zero: Ground Zero is the space that remains at the site of the September 11, 2001 attacks on the Twin Towers of the World Trade Center in New York City. The World Trade Center is currently being rebuilt.
• Empire State Building: The Empire State Building was completed in 1931. It is approximately 1,472 feet tall. There are two observation decks that are forever teeming with the masses.
• Chrysler and Met Life Buildings: Chrysler and Met Life Buildings are two of the tallest structures in Manhattan. You’ll get a perfect view of these giants on your tour!
• Central Park: With approximately 840 acres of green space, Central Park is an oasis in the concrete desert of New York City. You’ll have a spectacular view of it as you fly over Manhattan.
