Top New York City Air Tours

Soar over New York City on a helicopter tour, and enjoy a unique perspective on Manhattan's skyline and city landmarks, including the Empire State Building, One World Trade Center, and the Statue of Liberty. Enjoy aerial views of Yankee Stadium, Madison Square Garden, Little Island, Hudson Yards, and New York Harbor with live commentary throughout your shared flight.

See New York's landmarks, rivers, and islands from the air—a perspective most travelers miss on a scenic helicopter tour. Soar over Manhattan’s famous sights including Liberty Island, the Empire State Building, and Governor’s Island, enjoying aerial views far above the crowds with pilot commentary enhancing your experience.

Enjoy a perspective of New York City that few people see during a shared scenic helicopter flight. Soar over the Big Apple, looking out for landmarks such as the Empire State Building, Central Park, and the Statue of Liberty. Whether you’re a first-time visitor or a resident, this tour is a great way to see New York City from above. Frequent departures can fit into almost any schedule.

Get a bird's-eye view of New York City on this small-group helicopter tour. Soar over the Statue of Liberty, Chrysler Building, One World Trade Center, Central Park, Times Square, and more and enjoy a comprehensive look at the city's top sights without having to spend hours traversing the city on your own by car or on foot.

Take in panoramic views you can’t get from street level on this small-group helicopter flight over New York City. See the Big Apple's landmarks from a perspective most travelers don't get to. This express-length experience is easy to fit into a busy vacation, leaving plenty of time after the flight for other activities in the city.

Elevate your sightseeing with a helicopter flight above Manhattan. This short ride offers views over New York City landmarks such the Statue of Liberty, Central Park, the Empire State Building, and Times Square that you couldn't get any other way. Departing from Downtown Manhattan Heliport, it's a thrilling and affordable way to see the city in under 15 minutes.

See New York City’s skyline and the many iconic sights of the city from a unique perspective on this shared helicopter flight. Soar over the Manhattan skyline and beyond, including the Empire State Building, One World Trade Center, and Central Park, to name just a few, plus Ellis Island and the Statue of Liberty. Then continue to see Brooklyn, Staten Island, and more. A variety of departure times are available throughout the day.

Discover the beauty and grandeur of Niagara Falls, even if you have limited time, on this day tour from New York City. Choose between a late-night departure that gets you to the falls in time to see the famous morning mist and rainbows, or an early morning departure to see the falls in the afternoon and witness the fireworks show at night. Departure times vary by date selected.

Get a bird's-eye view of the Big Apple and its boroughs during this scenic helicopter tour. Make your own way to the heliport, where the heliport fee is included, and get ready to soar over Manhattan, the Intrepid Museum, Brooklyn, Yankees Stadium, and the Bronx. See more landmarks than you would on foot, including the Statue of Liberty, the Chrysler Building, the Brooklyn Bridge, and the Empire State Building.

Learn more about the events of September 11, 2001, than you would alone on this guided tour of Ground Zero, including St. Paul's Chapel, the FDNY Memorial Wall, and the Survivor Tree. Get skip-the-line access to the 9/11 Museum and Memorial, and admire panoramic New York City views from the One World Observatory, reached by a 47-second elevator ride to 102 stories up.

Make the most of your time in New York City by taking a tour that includes transportation. Take a bus ride past the 9/11 Memorial, Central Park, Rockefeller Center, and more. Then hop aboard the Staten Island Ferry to see the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island.

Enjoy one of the best views of New York City from the Edge Observation Deck in Hudson Yards. Prebook your admission ticket to guarantee your preferred time slot, or upgrade for anytime tickets or priority access. Start on the 4th level to enjoy several interactive indoor installations featuring light, reflections, sound, and other interactive elements. Then head to level 100 for sky-high views over Manhattan.

See the best of Niagara Falls without having to rent a car on this tour from New York City. Visit the Maid of Mist (April-October) or the Power Vista and Cave of the Winds (November-March), and see the falls lit up at night. After a comfortable hotel stay and breakfast, continue to one of the region's largest outlet malls for retail therapy before your return.

One of the US’ most iconic symbols, the Statue of Liberty rises up from New York Harbor, welcoming the immigrants who once entered through nearby Ellis Island. Visit Lady Liberty and learn the stories of those who passed through Ellis Island on this convenient tour with options that let you choose how long you want to spend at each attraction. Opt to visit the Ellis Island National Museum of Immigration.

Prebook your ticket to the 9/11 Memorial Museum in New York City and guarantee your admission to the institution that tells the stories of that fateful day in 2001. Explore the museum's collection, including artifacts, first-person accounts of the day, exhibits on the history of the World Trade Center, and exhibits commemorating the 2,983 people who lost their lives, at your own pace.

See the highlights of Washington DC in just one day, without having to rent a car, thanks to this convenient tour. Pass by key landmarks, including the White House, the US Capitol, Arlington National Cemetery, and the Lincoln Memorial. Explore the Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum or the Natural History Museum with a guide providing helpful context throughout.

Niagara Falls is a must-visit attraction in Western New York, but it’s difficult to visit in one day from New York City. This air tour saves more than 10 hours compared to bus trips, offering the fastest, most convenient way to see both US and Canadian sides. Explore the powerful falls up close on a seasonal boat ride or behind-the-falls experience in winter, all without overnight planning.

See one of the most impressive waterfalls in the world—minus logistical planning and driving, all in one day. Fly to Buffalo Niagara International Airport from New York City and be driven straight to Niagara Falls. You’ll see the rushing falls on a walking tour, and ride the Maid of the Mist boat or visit the Observation Tower. Lunch at Hard Rock Café is included before flying back to NYC.

Explore two iconic American cities, even with limited time, on this hassle-free 3-day tour of Washington DC and New York City with a small group. Enjoy the convenience of having all your logistics taken care of, including round-trip airport transfers in New York, all ground transportation, hotel, and a curated sightseeing itinerary for both cities, and a guide to provide insights.