Overview
See the entire City of New York on a comprehensive 25-30-minute helicopter tour of the Big Apple! As well as the most popular sights, such as the Statue of Liberty, Ground Zero and New York Harbor, you will see Central Park, landmarks like the George Washington Bridge and New Yankee Stadium from above and enjoy spectacular views over New York's five boroughs on this Grand Island helicopter tour.
Minimum 4 people required to book this tour.
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- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
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What's included
25–30-minute helicopter tour
There's a 4 passenger minimum to book this tour
Local taxes
Gratuities
Hotel pickup and drop-off
The listed price does not include a $40 per person heliport/security fee
Meeting and pickup
Travelers meet at the meeting point.
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.
Located on Pier 6 (2 Building North of Staten Island ferry and the East River). Look for Zip Aviation.
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
Good to know
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.
All flight times are approximate and subject to change due to weather conditions and weight restrictions.
What to expect
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Brooklyn Bridge
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Statue of Liberty
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Chrysler Building
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Ellis Island
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Central Park
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Times Square
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Yankee Stadium
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George Washington Bridge
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Manhattan Bridge
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Governors Island National Monument
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Departure point
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New York Harbor
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Queensboro Bridge
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Williamsburg Bridge
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the start time.
Times are local to the experience (America/New York).
Additional Information
- Infants 24 months and younger must sit on an adult's lap
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Up to 6 travelers per booking
- Each booking must include at least one adult.
FAQs about New York City Grand Island Helicopter Tour
Can I cancel New York City Grand Island Helicopter Tour for free?
Yes. For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the start time.
How long does it take?
It takes about 30 min.
Where does it start?
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.
What's included?
- 25–30-minute helicopter tour
- There's a 4 passenger minimum to book this tour
- Local taxes
What's not included?
- Gratuities
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- The listed price does not include a $40 per person heliport/security fee
Which places does it visit?
It visits Brooklyn Bridge, Statue of Liberty, Chrysler Building, Ellis Island, Central Park, Times Square, Yankee Stadium, George Washington Bridge.
Which languages is it offered in?
It is offered in German, Russian, Portuguese, Chinese, Japanese, English, Italian, French, Spanish.
Is it suitable for children?
Children must be accompanied by an adult.
Operated by Zip Aviation
