NYC Sights Tourby helicopter

Experience a helicopter tour over Manhattan, fly past iconic NYC sights and see world-famous landmarks

New York, USA

Tour duration 15' Flight duration 15' Offered in English

Overview

You’ll join a helicopter sightseeing tour, departing from the Downtown Manhattan Heliport next to the historic Brooklyn Bridge. As you lift off over New York Harbor, the open water below comes sharply into focus, and the city’s iconic skyline slowly unfolds all around you. The combination of river, skyline, and landmarks sets the stage for a memorable aerial tour of Manhattan.

From the harbor, your flight carries you past the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island before turning northward along the length of Manhattan. You’ll glide over towering points like One World Trade Center, the Chrysler Building, and Central Park, enjoy views of Times Square and the Empire State Building, and take in additional highlights like Chelsea Piers and the Intrepid Museum before returning to the heliport. With so many classic New York sights visible in one compact flight, this route is ideal for travellers who want a broad aerial overview of Manhattan’s most famous areas.

What's Included

Iconic views of Manhattan and NYC Harbor

Heliport Landing and Facility Fees ($40 per person)

Fuel surcharge

Hotel pickup and drop-off (available upon request)

On-board live commentary

Meeting & Pickup

Meeting Point

New York Downtown Manhattan Heliport

6 E River Piers, New York, NY 10004, United States

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End Point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Brooklyn Bridge and New York Harbor

Departing from the Downtown Manhattan Heliport beside the Brooklyn Bridge, you lift off over New York Harbor with open water and Lower Manhattan immediately in view.

Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island

The helicopter heads out over the harbor for close aerial views of the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island set against the skyline.

Lower Manhattan and One World Trade Center

Turning back toward the city, you pass over the Financial District, where One World Trade Center rises above the surrounding towers and waterfront.

Manhattan Skyline and Central Landmarks

Flying north along Manhattan, you see the dense Midtown skyline including the Empire State Building, Chrysler Building, Times Square, Rockefeller Center, and the green expanse of Central Park.

Hudson River Waterfront and Return South

The route continues along the Hudson River past Chelsea Piers and the Intrepid before looping back toward Lower Manhattan for a final sweep of the skyline before landing.

Things to know

Documentation

Be sure to have your boarding pass and a valid ID/passport with you when you arrive for your flight.

Check In Time

Arrive 30 minutes before take-off for checks and briefing. Then relax and snap pre-flight photos.

Parking

Parking is available within walking distance of the heliport at 55 Water Street, 1 New York Plaza, and 1 Whitehall St.

Seating Allocation

On shared tours, seats are assigned for weight and balance during check-in.

Photography Tip

For the best photos, wear dark clothing to minimize window reflections.

What flying with hoper feels like

“Flying past the Statue of Liberty and up Manhattan’s west side was amazing. Hoper was easy to deal with, and our guide gave shared great commentary of the sights the whole way."

Emily, United States

“The views of the skyscrapers and waterfront were my favorite parts. Everything with hoper felt well organized, and the pilot was excellent.”

Andre, Brazil

“Great flight over Central Park and the Statue of Liberty.”

Sofia, Spain