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New York in One Day Guided Sightseeing Tour
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from €93.61 per adult
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New York Helicopter Tour: Manhattan Highlights
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1. #1 New York City Sightseeing Tour

75
By Small Bus Tours NYC
Bus Tours
6 hours
Free cancellation
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Recommended by 100% of travellers
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€207.09
per adult
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3. New York Helicopter Tour: Ultimate Manhattan Sightseeing

373
By HeliNY
Helicopter Tours
17–20 minutes
Free cancellation
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Recommended by 93% of travellers
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€263.82
per adult
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4. SUMMIT One Vanderbilt Experience Ticket

932
By SUMMIT One Vanderbilt
Skyscrapers & Towers
1–3 hours
Free cancellation
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Recommended by 93% of travellers
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€40.15
per adult
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7. New York Manhattan Scenic Helicopter Tour

55
By Zip Aviation - Helicopter Tours & Charters
Adventure Tours
20 minutes
Free cancellation
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Recommended by 94% of travellers
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€263.82
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8. All-Access 9/11: Ground Zero Tour, Memorial and Museum, One World Observatory

887
By 9/11 Ground Zero Tour
Private and Luxury
5 hours
Free cancellation
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Recommended by 97% of travellers
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€103.07
per adult

13. Full-Day New York "Must See" Small-Group Tour plus One World Observatory Ticket

535
By ExperienceFirst
Full-day Tours
6+ hours
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Recommended by 98% of travellers
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€121.98
per adult
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21. New York Catacombs by Candlelight

1,415
By Tommy's New York
City Tours
1–2 hours
Free cancellation
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Recommended by 93% of travellers
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€34.99
per adult

23. Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island Tour

245
By City Tales Sightseeing & Private Tours
City Tours
3 hours
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Recommended by 93% of travellers
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€61.45
per adult

24. New York Helicopter Tour: City Lights Skyline Experience

96
By HeliNY
Adventure Tours
25–30 minutes
Free cancellation
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Recommended by 92% of travellers
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€259.09
per adult
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25. New York City Statue of Liberty Super Express Cruise

226
By New York Water Taxi
Day Cruises
50 minutes
Free cancellation
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Recommended by 92% of travellers
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€22.69
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26. Skip-the-Line Metropolitan Museum of Art - Exclusive Guided Tour

212
By Babylon Tours New York City
Private and Luxury
2–3 hours
Free cancellation
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Recommended by 100% of travellers
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€109.25
per adult

27. New York Helicopter Tour: Manhattan, Brooklyn and Staten Island

182
By HeliNY
Helicopter Tours
25–30 minutes
Free cancellation
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Recommended by 96% of travellers
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€348.93
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30. SoHo, Little Italy, and Chinatown Walking Tour in New York

876
By ExperienceFirst
Private and Luxury
2 hours
Free cancellation
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Recommended by 98% of travellers
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€36.88
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What travellers are saying

  • Bentley H
    St. Petersburg, FL6 contributions
    Small bus tours is phenomenal
    Small bus tours is phenomenal! You see the entire island. you love it very much, Highly recommended come agan
    Review of: #1 New York City Sightseeing Tour
    Written 26 March 2023
    This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
  • KelownaKentrips
    Kelowna, Canada2 contributions
    Over & Above Manhattan
    the whole crew was great from start to finish the pilot was knowledgeable the ground crew was friendly and efficient so glad we did it and the location made so much sense!
    Review of: The Manhattan Helicopter Tour of New York
    Written 26 March 2023
    This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
  • Jay P
    Liverpool, UK21 contributions
    Must do in new york
    Whole experience was amazing. From arriving at the heliport you felt safe. I'm not a great lover of heights but the missus wanted to do this. I enjoyed every moment
    Takeoff was smooth, views were amazing and thr landing was better than any plane
    Can't recommend this enough
    Review of: New York Helicopter Tour: Ultimate Manhattan Sightseeing
    Written 24 March 2023
    This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
  • Oscar Z
    1 contribution
    If you want a unique experience and you like the view of the city from the air, this is the best option.
    It is a unique experience and the glass viewpoint is very good. You can see a complete panorama of the city and the room with reflective spheres is wonderful. I think I'll come back to ur
    Review of: SUMMIT One Vanderbilt Experience Ticket
    Written 26 March 2023
    This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
  • Emilie S
    1 contribution
    Perfect boat for a business event!!
    I rented this boat for a corporate event. It could not have gone better! Adam arranged everything perfectly. The boat was beautiful, the breakfast delicious and the staff were very friendly. It immediately provided the atmosphere I was looking for for the event. I therefore highly recommend them!
    Review of: Statue of Liberty and New York City Skyline Sightseeing Cruise
    Written 25 March 2023
    This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
  • Andrew L
    3 contributions
    Well worth your time and money
    The organization, food, and information was perfect (Valerie was great!). My wife and I enjoyed every part of it.
    Review of: Chinatown and Little Italy Food Fest
    Written 27 March 2023
    This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
  • Adriana F
    2 contributions
    Love it
    Very friendly staff and it was a great experience for me...
    Will surely come back with family
    Pilot was the coolest person.. I think he's Matt if I'm not mistaken.
    Love every bit of my ride..
    Review of: New York Manhattan Scenic Helicopter Tour
    Written 5 March 2023
    This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
  • Kristin B
    2 contributions
    9/11 all access experience
    I highly recommend this tour to truly get the full experience of that day. Jim Q was so passionate and did an amazing job explaining the details but making sure he captured the good that came from the day - a Nation and world that rallied together to fight evil.
    Review of: All-Access 9/11: Ground Zero Tour, Memorial and Museum, One World Observatory
    Written 26 March 2023
    This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
  • Turlocknative
    Turlock, CA3 contributions
    This is a Don’t Miss event!!
    This was a fantastic experience! The boat was beautiful and comfortable. The architect was a lifelong resident of NY and so knowledgeable - the experience was first class.
    Review of: Manhattan Architecture Yacht Cruise
    Written 27 March 2023
    This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
  • Kaylyn D
    2 contributions
    The experience was amazing however I was upset at the fact I had to pay an extra 40 dollars per person when I arrived.
    This was one off the best moments in my life, at first I was afraid however when I got up in the air all the fear was gone, The city view from up in the sky was so beautiful and breathtaking,
    Review of: Manhattan Helicopter Sightseeing Tour
    Written 31 January 2023
    This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
  • Hazel M
    Dublin, Ireland2 contributions
    Great place to visit
    The views are amazing, definitely worth a visit. And the fact you could also go around the Hudson Yards and had access to the High Line was brilliant
    Review of: Edge Observation Deck Admission Ticket Optional Upgrade to City Climb
    Written 14 March 2023
    This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
  • jenn k
    1 contribution
    Winter in New York!
    Arrive early for front seats!
    Trip was fantastic helped by a beautiful blue sky.
    Was everything and more!
    Review of: The Empire Helicopter Tour of New York
    Written 2 February 2023
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  • Kjcm41
    10 contributions
    A must in New York- wear comfy shoes
    Our first time in New York and wanted to get the most out of the trip so booked this full day waking tour.
    Our tour guide Mindy C was fantastic, she messaged us in the morning of the tour to confirm the meeting point, she’s was friendly and took the time to ask about us individually.
    Really liked the fact that this is a small group tour so there was only 9 of us altogether which is much better and felt more personal!
    We had a coffee stop and a good break for lunch, we never felt rushed with Mindy and could ask questions as we went along, her commentary along the route was great
    Would highly recommend if you are visiting New York
    Review of: Full-Day New York "Must See" Small-Group Tour plus One World Observatory Ticket
    Written 24 March 2023
    This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
  • Janice R
    1 contribution
    Very informative
    Excellent would recommend. Jorge the tour guide was very informative and knowledgeable. We particularly enjoyed the stop at the Bronx. Thankyou for a great trip.
    Review of: Boroughs of NYC: Harlem, Bronx, Queens, Brooklyn & Coney Island
    Written 25 March 2023
    This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
  • Radim N
    3 contributions
    Great experience, reliable company
    Flight itself was amazing experience, first time in helicopter for both of us (me and my wife). You can read the other reviews here which are mostly accurate, I'd only play it on repeat. What I will emphasize though was the satisfaction with the company providing the tour - we had 4 days in NYC so pretty tight schedule and even though the weather wasn't very friendly for us and we had to reschedule our flight 3 times, Charm aviation always offered another date and time and did the best they could to give us the best chance our flight will happen. Communication was not an issue, can't complain. So if you are set on buying helicopter trip in NYC and just picking the best provider, I can only recommend Charm Aviation.
    Review of: The Big Apple Helicopter Tour of New York City
    Written 9 March 2023
    This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
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