Quick Details
Per Passenger
$ 389
Heliport Fee
$ 40
Experience New York City from its most iconic angle on the VIP Helicopter Tour from Downtown Manhattan. Designed for guests who want a more complete aerial sightseeing experience, this flight showcases the city’s legendary harbor, Lower Manhattan skyline, Midtown landmarks, and the unmistakable green expanse of Central Park.
Begin with sweeping views of the Statue of Liberty, Ellis Island, the Brooklyn Bridge, and One World Trade Center before continuing north toward the architectural heart of Manhattan. As Midtown comes into view, the flight takes on a new energy. Skyscrapers rise in every direction, the Empire State Building commands the skyline, and Central Park appears like a hidden oasis carved into the city.
The New York Skyline Experience Worth Upgrading For
The VIP Tour is for travelers who want more than a quick look at the skyline. It is built around the full emotional arc of seeing New York from above: the historic harbor, the rise of Lower Manhattan, the density of Midtown, and the unforgettable reveal of Central Park.
This is the version of New York many visitors dream about before they arrive. From the air, the city feels bigger, brighter, and more cinematic than it ever could from the street.
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 Duyvil Bridge
- Palisades Cliffs
- Verrazano-Narrows Bridge
- Staten Island
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Disclaimer:
Enjoy free cancellation or rescheduling up to 24 hours before your scheduled flight time.
Please note, this tour includes a $40 per person heliport fee due at check-in, as mandated by the Downtown Manhattan Heliport.
Same day bookings are non-refundable. Cancellations made after 24 hours of departure or no-shows will be charged 100% of the flight cost.
Late arrivals are addressed on a case-by-case basis depending on seating and aircraft availability. 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. Reservations made at the heliport the day of the tour forfeit the right to cancel after payment has been made. The maximum weight is 300 pounds (136 kilograms) per passenger. Passengers weighing over 250lbs, or 113 kg must purchase an additional seat. The scheduled duration of tours varies based on flight routing, airspace restrictions, and weather conditions.
Manhattan Helicopters reserves the right to amend flight paths for safety without giving notice to passengers. Flight routes are altered during Yankee home games to avoid restricted airspace. All passengers must pass through a metal detector security screening and present a valid government-issued ID for security purposes. Prices are subject to change without notice. Manhattan Helicopters reserves the right to refuse boarding to passengers or upgrade passengers at any time. Manhattan Helicopters reserves the right to alter or terminate any flights due to any circumstance including weather, security, maintenance, emergencies, aircraft availability, or acts of God.
Narrated 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.
For security and fraud prevention purposes, passengers must present a valid government-issued photo ID and the credit card used for the booking at check-in. Passengers who are unable to provide the required documentation may be denied boarding.
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Audio narration may be available in Spanish, French, German, Chinese, Portuguese, Italian, Russian, and English. If more than two languages are requested on the same flight, the audio commentary may default to English.
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The VIP Tour is designed for guests who want the most complete and memorable New York City helicopter experience. It combines iconic harbor sights, Lower Manhattan views, Midtown landmarks, the Empire State Building, and Central Park into a premium sightseeing route.
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Yes. The VIP Tour is a strong choice for birthdays, anniversaries, proposals, milestone trips, and once-in-a-lifetime visits to New York City. Its extended route and iconic skyline views make it feel especially memorable and photo-worthy.