All Access
Big Apple Experience
- Two Iconic Experiences. One Exclusive Package.
All Access Big Apple Experience
All Access Big Apple Experience
$700 per ticket
See more of New York City from above with the Big Apple All Access Experience — an exclusive combo ticket featuring the Empire State Building’s All Access Tour and Charm Aviation’s Big Apple Helicopter Tour.
Empire State Building All Access Tour ($500 value)
Enjoy the Empire State Building’s most exclusive observation deck experience. Enter through a private VIP entrance, enjoy a red-carpet arrival, relax in the celebrity green room with exclusive memorabilia, and enjoy complimentary snacks and beverages.
Led by an expert ESB Ambassador, this 90-minute private small-group tour includes priority skip-the-line access to the 86th Floor and 102nd Floor Observation Decks, immersive exhibits, museum-quality galleries, Art Deco lobby photo opportunities, and a complimentary photograph.
Big Apple Helicopter Tour ($279 value)
Take off from the Downtown Manhattan Heliport and experience one of New York City’s most unforgettable helicopter tours. This scenic flight gives you remarkable aerial views of the city’s most famous landmarks, including the Statue of Liberty, Ellis Island, One World Trade Center, Central Park, Times Square, the Empire State Building, Yankee Stadium, the George Washington Bridge, the New Jersey Palisades, and more.
The Ultimate NYC Experience From Sky to Skyline!
Your flight includes a climate-controlled cabin, noise-cancelling BOSE headsets, live commentary from your pilot, and a shared small-group helicopter experience.
When purchasing the Big Apple All Access Experience, you will select your Big Apple Helicopter Tour date and time during checkout. After your purchase is complete, the Empire State Building team will contact you directly to schedule your All Access Tour.
Your helicopter tour and Empire State Building tour do not need to take place on the same day, giving you the flexibility to enjoy both experiences on your schedule.
Helicopter Tour Details
To ensure a timely departure, passengers must check in at the heliport at least 30 minutes before the scheduled flight. The heliport is a short walk from the South Ferry subway station (last stop on the 1 train Downtown). Parking is also available within walking distance of the heliport at 55 Water Street, 1 New York Plaza, and 1 Whitehall St.
- Empire State Building
- Statue of Liberty
- Ellis Island
- One World Trade Center
- Chrysler Building
- Central Park
- Times Square
- Chelsea Piers
- Intrepid Museum
- MetLife Building
- Governors Island National Monument
- Rockefeller Center
- The National 9/11 Memorial & Museum
- Manhattan Skyline
- The Seaport
- Brooklyn Bridge
- New York Harbor
- New Jersey Palisades
- Yankee Stadium
- George Washington Bridge
- Cathedral Church of Saint John the Divine
- Columbia University
- Includes the Empire State Building All Access Tour + Charm Aviation’s Big Apple Helicopter Tour
- Sweeping helicopter views of Manhattan, the Statue of Liberty, Central Park, the Empire State Building, Yankee Stadium, the George Washington Bridge, and the New Jersey Palisades
- Private VIP entrance at the Empire State Building
- Red-carpet experience and celebrity green room access
- Priority skip-the-line access to the 86th and 102nd Floor Observation Decks
- Complimentary snacks, beverages, and photo at the Empire State Building
- Flexible scheduling — experiences can be booked on different days
+$40 heliport fee per seat. Subject to seasonal pricing.
Statue of Liberty | Ellis Island | One World Trade Center | Chrysler Building | Central Park | Times Square | Empire State Building | New Jersey Palisades | Yankee Stadium | George Washington Bridge
Elevate Your Experience
Upgrade options are available for selection during checkout
Make It Yours — Fly Private
Enhance your experience with a private helicopter tour, reserved just for you and up to five of your closest friends or loved ones. Enjoy the comfort, privacy, and flexibility of having the aircraft to yourselves as you soar above New York City’s iconic skyline. It’s the perfect way to celebrate a special occasion — or simply make the moment unforgettable, without the crowds.
Capture the moment — forever
Upgrade your tour to include professional digital photos, so you can relive the thrill long after you’ve landed. We’ll capture stunning images of you and your group with the New York skyline as your backdrop so you have the perfect way to remember — and share — your once-in-a-lifetime flight.
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