Take a 25–30 Minute VIP Helicopter Tour in NYC
Private 25–30 min Manhattan helicopter tour with Coney Island and Palisades views
Duration
25-30 minutes
Includes
VIP helicopter tour, NYC sights
Highlights
Fly above Manhattan on a 25–30 minute VIP helicopter tour that also swings south to Coney Island and north to the Palisades Cliffs. You’ll spot NYC landmarks like the Statue of Liberty, Times Square, Central Park, and the George Washington Bridge from the air.
- See the Statue of Liberty, Ellis Island, and One World Trade Center from above
- Fly over Times Square, the Empire State Building, and Central Park
- Circle south over Coney Island Beach and Coney Island Amusement Park
- Finish with views of the Palisades Cliffs and the George Washington Bridge
- Depart from the Downtown Manhattan Heliport at 6 East River Piers
- Choose departures Monday–Saturday from 9am to 6:30pm
Things to know
A $40 per person heliport fee is required. A deposit may be required to guarantee seats—clarify the amount with Greetwell before booking. Max weight is 300 lbs per passenger; passengers 250 lbs or more must purchase an additional seat.
Cancellation Policy
Cancel within 24 hours of departure or no-show: 100% charge. Late arrivals handled case-by-case. Same-day heliport reservations cannot be canceled after payment. Passengers 250 lbs (113 kg) or more must buy an additional seat; max 300 lbs (136 kg).
FAQs
Check in 45 minutes before your scheduled flight time.
Bring a government-issued photo ID for each passenger. The person paying must also show their photo ID at check-in, and the credit/debit card used to book must be presented and match the cardholder’s ID.
No bags are allowed onboard. You can bring cell phones, tablets, smartphones, cameras, and sunglasses, except Galaxy Note 7 devices. Leave other items at the heliport; token-operated lockers are available, and tokens cost $2.
Meeting details
6 East River Piers, New York, NY 10004
More about the Washington Bridge
Soaring above the Washington Bridge during this 25 to 30 minute VIP helicopter tour over New York City is one of those rare moments where the scale of the metropolis truly reveals itself. The Washington Bridge, stretching gracefully over the Hudson River and connecting Manhattan to New Jersey, becomes a striking aerial landmark on this private flight, its arches and cables glinting in the sunlight as the city sprawls in every direction. From this vantage point, the Washington Bridge feels less like a piece of infrastructure and more like a sculpted thread tying the boroughs and waterways together, offering a perspective you simply cannot get from the streets below.
The VIP helicopter experience lifts off and traces the iconic skyline, gliding past the Statue of Liberty, the Empire State Building, Central Park, and out toward the Washington Bridge, where the Hudson opens wide beneath you. Through the panoramic windows you can see the rhythm of traffic crossing the bridge, the wooded cliffs of the Palisades on one side, and the dense rooftops of upper Manhattan on the other. The hum of the rotors, the sweeping turns, and the unobstructed views create a sensory rush that brings the geography of New York into sharp focus, with the Washington Bridge acting as a natural anchor for the northern stretch of the flight.
This tour is perfect for couples seeking a memorable celebration, photographers chasing once in a lifetime shots, first time visitors who want to grasp the layout of the city quickly, and seasoned New Yorkers eager to see familiar places from a fresh angle. Travelers who appreciate landmark architecture will especially love how the Washington Bridge frames the experience, giving the flight a sense of scale and story. If you are looking for an unforgettable way to take in New York City, soaring past the Washington Bridge from a VIP helicopter is an experience that lingers long after you land.
