New York Helicopter Flight: Grand Island

199 Reviews 4.04 out of 5 stars Based on 199 reviews collected by Cool New York City and TripAdvisor | New York City, USA

Loading Options

30 minutes (approx.)
Mobile ticket
Instant confirmation

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.

What's Included

  • 25–30 minute Helicopter tour
  • Local taxes
  • This tour has a 4-passenger minimum to book
  • Gratuities
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Heliport Fee (including infants)
See 3 more

Meeting Location

Meeting point

East River Piers
New York, NY 10004, USA

Show on Google Maps

Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

What To Expect

Brooklyn Bridge (Pass By)

See on your flight!
Read more

Statue of Liberty (Pass By)

See on your flight!
Read more

Chrysler Building (Pass By)

See on your flight!
Read more

Ellis Island (Pass By)

See on your flight!
Read more

Central Park (Pass By)

See on your flight!
Read more

Times Square (Pass By)

See on your flight!
Read more

Yankee Stadium (Pass By)

See on your flight!
Read more

George Washington Bridge (Pass By)

See on your flight!
Read more

Manhattan Bridge (Pass By)

See on your flight!
Read more

Governors Island National Monument (Pass By)

See on your flight!
Read more

Zip Aviation - Helicopter Tours & Charters (Pass By)

Departure point
Read more

New York Harbor (Pass By)

See on your flight!
Read more

Queensboro Bridge (Pass By)

See on your flight!
Read more

Williamsburg Bridge (Pass By)

See on your flight!
Read more
Show 12 more stops

Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • Helicopter seating is based on a 4- or 6-passenger helicopter, whichever is available at the time of your tour. Minimum 4 people required to book this tour.
  • 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

(7)

Q: What is the cancellation policy for the New York Helicopter Flight: Grand Island?

A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (EDT). Read more Apr 2025

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

Still have questions?

We're here to help.
Activity code: C-5024GRAND

Traveler Photos

Reviews

4.04
199 reviews

Average 4.04 out of 5 stars based on 199 traveler reviews collected by Cool New York City and partner sites such as Cool Destinations and TripAdvisor

5 stars
110
4 stars
38
3 stars
14
2 stars
23
1 star
14

Loading Options

Similar Tours & Activities

New York City Sunset Cocktail Cruise on Small Yacht
Likely to Sell Out

New York City Sunset Cocktail Cruise on Small Yacht

 1 hour 30 minutes  Free Cancellation  Instant Confirmation
from
$85.50

Manhattan Magic A Stroll Through the Heart of the Big Apple

Manhattan Magic A Stroll Through the Heart of the Big Apple

New To The Site!
 3 hours  Free Cancellation  Instant Confirmation
from
$9.99

Central Park Pedicab Guided Tours - 1, 1.5 & 2Hrs

Central Park Pedicab Guided Tours - 1, 1.5 & 2Hrs

 1 to 2 hours  Free Cancellation  Instant Confirmation
from
$50

60 Minute Statue of Liberty Sightseeing tour-New York Harbor

60 Minute Statue of Liberty Sightseeing tour-New York Harbor

 1 hour  Free Cancellation  Instant Confirmation
from
$16

Travelers Who Bought This Tour Also Bought

Circle Line: Complete Manhattan Island Cruise
Likely to Sell Out

Circle Line: Complete Manhattan Island Cruise

 2 hours 30 minutes  Free Cancellation
from
$52

American Dream DreamWorks Indoor Water Park Ticket
Likely to Sell Out

American Dream DreamWorks Indoor Water Park Ticket

 1 day  Free Cancellation  Instant Confirmation
from
$69

American Dream Nickelodeon Universe Indoor Theme Park Ticket
Likely to Sell Out

American Dream Nickelodeon Universe Indoor Theme Park Ticket

 1 day  Free Cancellation  Instant Confirmation
from
$62.91

What's Included

American Museum of Natural History Admission Ticket

American Museum of Natural History Admission Ticket

  • 25–30 minute Helicopter tour
  • Local taxes
  • This tour has a 4-passenger minimum to book
  • Gratuities
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Heliport Fee (including infants)

Additional Info

American Museum of Natural History Admission Ticket

American Museum of Natural History Admission Ticket

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Helicopter seating is based on a 4- or 6-passenger helicopter, whichever is available at the time of your tour. Minimum 4 people required to book this tour.
  • 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. Due to the unpredictable nature of technical difficulties, we cannot provide assurance for the audio functionality of the headsets.
  • All flight times are approximate and subject to change due to weather conditions and weight restrictions.
  • Infants 24 months and younger must sit on an adult's lap
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 6 travelers

Report Product Issue

American Museum of Natural History Admission Ticket

American Museum of Natural History Admission Ticket

Free Cancellation

American Museum of Natural History Admission Ticket

American Museum of Natural History Admission Ticket

100% refund
No refund

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

  • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (EDT).
  • This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.

Sorting, ranking, and search results

American Museum of Natural History Admission Ticket

American Museum of Natural History Admission Ticket

Cool New York City wants to make your searches as relevant as possible. That's why we offer many ways to help you find the right experiences for you.

On some pages, you can select how to sort the results we display and also use filter options to see only those search results that meet your chosen preferences. You'll see explanations of what those sort options mean when you select them.

If you see a Badge of Excellence label, the award is based on average review ratings, share of bookings with a review, and number of bookings through Cool New York City over a 12-month period.

The importance of any one factor over any other in a sort order varies, and the balance is constantly being reviewed and adjusted. We're always updating our systems and testing new ways to refine and improve your results to make them as relevant as possible to meet your needs.