The Empire Tour
The Empire Tour
$389 starting price per seat
What To Expect
Ready for the ultimate NYC helicopter adventure? This extended tour is packed with nonstop views of the city’s most iconic landmarks — including everything from our Manhattan AND Big Apple tours, plus even more!
See all five boroughs in one unforgettable flight.
Fly over all five boroughs, including Brooklyn and Staten Island, and take in the full scope of New York’s skyline, bridges, and waterfronts.
The Empire Tour is our most comprehensive, adrenaline-pumping experience — perfect for those who want to see it all from above!
Highlights
- In-depth commentary on the sights from your guide
- All the sights from our most popular tours, combined into one epic flight
- Small group guaranteed — the helicopter seats five to six people
- Guests under the age of 2 are able to sit on laps for free — no ticket needed!
- Easy to fit into your schedule, with several departure times
Explore the Route
After boarding the helicopter at the Downtown Manhattan Heliport, located next to the historic Brooklyn Bridge, sit back and enjoy the panoramic views as your pilot (and guide) narrates the sights through your personal headset.
Landmarks
- Statue of Liberty
- Ellis Island
- One World Trade Center
- Chrysler Building
- Central Park
- Times Square
- Empire State Building
- Chelsea Piers
- Intrepid Museum
- MetLife Buildling
- 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
- Coney Island
- Brooklyn
- Verrazano Narrows Bridge
Plan Your Visit
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.
What's Included
- Climate-controlled cabin
- Noise-cancelling BOSE headsets
- On-board live commentary
- Helicopter flight with shared experience among other travelers
- Private flight available for an additional cost
+$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 | Coney Island | Brooklyn | Verrazano Narrows 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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