Private VIP Manhattan Helicopter Tour

Private VIP Manhattan Helicopter Tour – The Ultimate NYC Experience

Take your New York City adventure to the next level with the Private VIP Manhattan Helicopter Tour — the longest and most exclusive route offered by Manhattan Helicopters. This 25–30 minute flight showcases all of NYC’s legendary landmarks, from the Statue of Liberty to Central Park, then extends beyond the city to Coney Island Beach in the south and the Palisades Mountains in the north. Feel like a true VIP as you experience Manhattan from every breathtaking angle.

Rates

• $2,154 per flight – Private VIP experience

Duration

• Flight time: 25–30 minutes
• Available times: Monday – Saturday, 9:00 AM – 6:30 PM

About the Experience

Your VIP tour begins at the Downtown Manhattan Heliport (Pier 6), where you’ll lift off into the skies for a full-circle journey above the Big Apple. Glide past Lower Manhattan’s skyline — Battery Park, Wall Street, One World Trade Center — and fly right up to the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island. From there, the helicopter soars north over Midtown with picture-perfect views of the Empire State Building, Chrysler Building, Times Square, and Central Park.

But the VIP experience doesn’t stop there — continue south for a spin over Coney Island Beach and its famous amusement park, then curve back up the Hudson River for panoramic views of Harlem, Columbia University, Grant’s Tomb, the George Washington Bridge, and the Palisades Cliffs. This full-route experience captures the very essence of New York — from its iconic skyline to its coastal charm — in one unforgettable flight.

Highlights / Why Choose This Tour

• Longest NYC route available – from Coney Island to the Palisades Mountains.
• Private luxury flight – enjoy the helicopter exclusively with your group.
• See every landmark – Liberty, Central Park, Empire State Building, Yankee Stadium, and more.
• Top-rated experience – TripAdvisor 4.4/5 (1,000+ reviews), ranked #205 of 1,875 tours in NYC.
• Professional narration – experienced pilots share local insights throughout the flight.

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
• Harlem
• George Washington Bridge
• Spuyten Duyvil Bridge
• Palisades Cliffs
• Coney Island Beach & Amusement Park
• Verrazano-Narrows Bridge
• Staten Island

Good to Know / Additional Info

• Meeting point: Downtown Manhattan Heliport, 6 East River Piers, New York, NY 10004.
• Included: 25–30 minute helicopter flight, professional pilot narration, and communication headsets.
• Weight policy: Maximum 300 lbs (136 kg) per passenger. Passengers over 250 lbs (113 kg) may need to purchase an additional seat.
• Heliport fee: $40 per person (mandated by the Downtown Manhattan Heliport).
• Security: All passengers must pass through metal detector screening and show a valid government-issued photo ID.
• Flight duration: May vary depending on airspace restrictions, weather, and FAA regulations.

Cancellations

• 24–48 hours before flight: $50 per passenger cancellation fee.
• Within 24 hours or no-shows: 100% of tour cost charged.
• Rescheduling: Contact Manhattan Helicopters at least 24 hours before departure for a complimentary reschedule.
• Day-of bookings: Non-cancelable after payment.
• Weather & safety: Flights may be delayed, rerouted, or canceled for safety reasons or due to airspace restrictions (e.g., Yankee home games).

For those who want the most complete and luxurious helicopter tour of New York City, the Private VIP Manhattan Helicopter Tour delivers it all — from Coney Island’s coastline to the Palisades’ cliffs, with every world-famous sight in between. Book your VIP flight today for the ultimate bird’s-eye adventure over the city that never sleeps.