The Empire Helicopter Tour of New York
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Ages 0-99, max of 6 per group
Duration: 25–30 minutes
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- Helicopter flight with shared experience among other travelers.
- On-board live commentary and cabin with climate control.
What's not included- Photos available for purchase as souvenirs.
- Hotel pickup and drop-off.
- The heliport fee of $40 per person must be paid during check-in.
- Start:
- 6 East River Piers, New York, NY 10004, USACharm Aviation NYC- Downtown Manhattan Heliport 6 E River Piers, New York, NY 10004, USA
End:This activity ends back at the meeting point. - Wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Near public transportation
- Infants must sit on laps
- Surfaces are wheelchair accessible
If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 2770P6- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Most travelers can participate
- To ensure timely departure, passengers must arrive at the heliport at least 30 minutes prior to your scheduled flight time. For reservations scheduled after 4 PM, please consider heavy commuter traffic and allow yourself at least 45 minutes of travel time to reach the heliport.
- Passengers weighing over 275 lbs./124 kg. are required to buy an extra seat at 100% of the retail price. Due to weight restrictions, seat assignments cannot be guaranteed.
- A valid photo identification, such as a passport or driver's license, is required and match reservation.
- Passengers are required to undergo scanning by a metal detector.
- All bags are subject to inspection. Free lockers are provided to store your belongings during the flight.
- Helicopter window seats aren't guaranteed due to weight and balance factors.
- No parking on site.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 6 travelers
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.
- If you have questions about this tour or need help making your booking, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 2770P6
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Itinerary
- 6 East River Piers, New York, NY 10004, USACharm Aviation NYC- Downtown Manhattan Heliport 6 E River Piers, New York, NY 10004, USA
- Pass byBrooklyn BridgeStatue of LibertyThe National 9/11 Memorial & MuseumChrysler BuildingConey IslandGeorge Washington BridgeIntrepid MuseumYankee StadiumVerrazano Narrows BridgeChelsea Piers Sports & Entertainment ComplexColumbia UniversityOne World Trade Center
About the operator
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- marydC9182LG0 contributionsWonderful helicopter ride around the city!!Amazing trip!!!!!! Every seat was a window for our part and no bad views!!! Would definitely do it again!!! I highly recommend it!!Written August 30, 2024
- lukaszpieszka0 contributionsA bit overrated…The views are definitely amazing! Be aware, that there are 6 people in the helicopter + the pilot. Everyone pays the same amount of money, but one is in the front with the pilot (VIP seat…) and the other one sits on the middle sit in the back - not sure if this is fair for everyone! Also, you are not allowed to take pictures on the helipad, which is part of the experience, but you can buy an extra photo taken by the operator for extra 30USD. Well… when paying so much, it would be nice to get something complimentary. So overall a good experience, but probably would not do it again.Written July 28, 2024
- Steve S0 contributionsAcross ManhattanThis was a treat for my daughter after completing her exams. She was thrilled with the experience. The ground crew were friendly and professional, the pilot put everyone at ease and gave a great tour .Written July 24, 2024
- Kerlyse C0 contributionsBest pre birthday tour helicopterrecently took a helicopter tour of Manhattan, and it was absolutely breathtaking! The views from above were unlike anything I've ever seen. We flew over iconic landmarks like the Statue of Liberty, Central Park, and the Empire State Building. The pilot was knowledgeable and provided interesting commentary throughout the tour. The experience was smooth and exhilarating. Highly recommend it for anyone visiting New York City!Written July 9, 2024
- TravelerWise0 contributionsReally amazing!Very friendly staff from booking, to ground crew, pre flight and flight. The pilot (Brandon) was super friendly, personable and informative. Seeing Manhattan from the air is a must and Charm Aviation made it a breeze. We were also really lucky to have the perfect weather for the flight. We took the Big Apple Tour which actually seemed like a pretty long flight. ThanksWritten July 4, 2024
- Kathy G0 contributionsAmazing start to NYC tripAmazing!! Friendly staff. The pilot was knowledgeable and madeuscomfortable flying. Great way to start our trip to NYC.Written June 21, 2024
- kevine4540 contributionsGreat ExperienceThe staff were very professional. The views were amazing. The pilot was super friendly and highlighted all the sights.Written June 9, 2024
- georgesNL19650 contributionsGreat experienceEverything was well arranged! Good guidance before (email, SMS) and during (instruction, safety, kindness of staff)Written May 5, 2024
- F3128OKmarkm0 contributionsWonderful experienceThe actual views etc were incredible and it was a great experience. The only issue we had was our flight was pushed back from 2pm - 2:30 due to bad weather at 9AM that day delaying other flights. Totally get that they can’t control the weather but it would have been good to be notified of the delay prior to arrival as we got there at 1:20 (the email says to arrive 30 minutes before) meaning we wasted the better part of an hour of our day. However we were given our pictures for free as a result so they did make this upto us. Overall great experience just communication of the change could have been better.Written May 1, 2024
- Simon J0 contributionsBreathtaking and once in a lifetime experienceDue to unseen circumstances, my original flight time was cancelled,but after a couple of emails to and fro, Charm Aviation managed to accommodate me on the same day,just at a later time.. Great response from them when I first started communications over re-booking in with them.they went above and beyond..and as for the flight and experience itself...well, wow! it was smooth the pilot was informative and encouraged questions and chit chat throughout the flight.. The views of manhattan are just BREATHING! It was a lifetime ambition to do this and Charm Aviations made every part of the experience one I'll never forget..what an experienceWritten April 29, 2024
- AndrewRiddle0 contributionsTop notch trip in NYCSuperb from start to finish. Brilliant service from team on the ground and then up in air. Cannot recommend this trip highly enoughWritten April 7, 2024
- 180darrell0 contributionsWhat an experience.. epic !Was given thus as a gift from my wife and children for father's day and my birthday. An unbelievable experience. Our pilot was great, knew I was a little scared as never done this before, but he made me feel at ease. If you get the chance , do it, you will not regret it.Written March 20, 2024
- ScottishTourist010 contributionsCharm..ed by the sights of NYC on this tourGreat fun. Everything is well organised, safety briefing is short but very clear so enough to make you feel comfortable not scared out your mind. Staff were friendly and helpful, everything clearly explained. Helicopter looked nice and clean and modern, pilot was great, friendly, gave useful information and answered any questions people had. We thoroughly enjoyed it and would definitely recommend Charm Aviation NYC.Written March 3, 2024
- Stothersfrances0 contributionsFamily tripAbsolutely brilliant helicopter ride well organised and would recommend this company, all very helpful and friendlyWritten February 17, 2024
- 93jannew0 contributionsWorth it!The ride is just as described - you‘ll fly above the water right by the skyline of New York. For the most impressive and stunning view I would def recommend buying a ticket for golden hour, sunset, sunrise or early night or morning. That’s when Nee York will be most impressive - we loved seeing the lights right at sunset. The place is super easy to find and very close to a lot of attractions in New York. By far one of the best experiences I‘ve had yet!Written February 4, 2024
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lewis
Canada de Gomez, Argentina1 contribution
Llegamos 45 min antes y nos sentaron de espaldas a
La nevé, llegamos mareados y vimos solamente New Jersey no Manhatan
We arrived 45 min before hour flight and they sent us to the helicopter 5 minutes after our arrive sat us whit our back to the helicopter we arrived sick and only saw New Jersey
La nevé, llegamos mareados y vimos solamente New Jersey no Manhatan
We arrived 45 min before hour flight and they sent us to the helicopter 5 minutes after our arrive sat us whit our back to the helicopter we arrived sick and only saw New Jersey
Written November 27, 2023
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Kevin S
1 contribution
May 2023
Truly an amazing experience. Customer service is unbelievable. My wife and I were treated with such class. 5 star, top notch, would highly recommend. Thank you everyone.
Written May 10, 2023
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Thank you for taking the time to share your review. We also appreciate your mention of our exceptional customer service. It was an absolute pleasure touring the skies of New York City with you. Should your travels bring you back to NYC, we will be delighted to host you again.
Written June 27, 2023
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Trip600125
1 contribution
Apr 2023 • Couples
Everything we expected and more from the flight The pilot was very informative
The views were stunning and we took lots of photos
The views were stunning and we took lots of photos
Written May 3, 2023
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Thank you for taking the time to share your review. We also appreciate your mention of our exceptional customer service. It was an absolute pleasure touring the skies of New York City with you. Should your travels bring you back to NYC, we will be delighted to host you again.
Written June 27, 2023
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Jules1959
New York City, NY6 contributions
A great experience if you are visiting the city, gives you all the best views my friends and I really enjoyed ourselves, I did it to get over my fear of heights, appeared to work! 😊
Written April 28, 2023
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Thank you for taking the time to share your review. We also appreciate your mention of our exceptional customer service. It was an absolute pleasure touring the skies of New York City with you. Should your travels bring you back to NYC, we will be delighted to host you again.
Written June 27, 2023
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Maha S
London, UK5 contributions
Apr 2023 • Family
I recommend to everyone visiting nyc to take the helicopter tour. Everything was well organized secure and on time.
Written April 12, 2023
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Ian C
2 contributions
Staff were excellent having to deal with a very scared child & helped him whilst his parents did nothing to ease his nerves pilot also 1st class
Written April 7, 2023
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jenn k
1 contribution
Dec 2022 • Family
Arrive early for front seats!
Trip was fantastic helped by a beautiful blue sky.
Was everything and more!
Trip was fantastic helped by a beautiful blue sky.
Was everything and more!
Written February 2, 2023
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Rosy B
1 contribution
Dec 2022
They cancelled our tour due to weather and they told us that there are no helicopter tours allowed on Sundays (we were leaving the city on Sunday night) in all NYC yet we saw several helicopters flying all day around the city for tours and even their own helicopters take off from the helipad with other guest on Sunday.
Written January 3, 2023
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Tim W
3 contributions
Dec 2022 • Couples
A lack of careful communication and organisation led to a cancelled trip on my partner’s birthday. We were re-arranged - for the next day involving another trip to the bottom of Manhattan - and the flight went as planned. I was somewhat disappointed that we were ‘wedged’ into the middle seats of the helicopter with a reduced opportunity to take pictures - the best seats were taken by the family who turned up 20 minutes late for the trip and were then given prime front and side seats - not proper justice. We were given a complimentary photo for our booking re-arrangements. Overall it was a nice flight but the occasion lost its sparkle once we were ‘bumped’ from the trip on the original day, which was a birthday surprise for my partner, and then soured with poor seating.
Written December 21, 2022
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molloyp8
Sheffield, United Kingdom6 contributions
Dec 2022 • Family
25-30 min tour is a must after 3 days of walking the streets what a way to see New York from above well organised highly recommend
Written December 21, 2022
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