My family and I were fortunate enough to afford a helicopter tour of New York City with Zip Aviation and Manhattan Helicopters (apparently owned under one company), and we cannot say enough good things about them. We paid just over $140 per person (4 of us) and were treated like we paid thousands. There are other people in the helicopter with you, but everyone was very friendly. A definite recommendation for groups or families. We got closer to the sites than I thought we were allowed to, and we were thoroughly entertained by great Sinatra music and historical commentary. I liked that the pilot interjected his jokes but maintained his full attention on the busy airspace which kept us safe. It was really cool hearing him talk to other helicopters as well, our sons loved that! I still can't believe how fun it was and will definitely go back the next time we are in New York!
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