5 New Orleans Helicopter Tours Worth Booking

1.New Orleans Helicopter City Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 170 reviews · 7 to 9 minutes (approx.) · from $150Our pick

Take a roughly eight-minute helicopter flight over New Orleans with a pilot who points out the city’s landmarks and history. The small aircraft carries no more than three passengers. Expect views of the French Quarter, Bourbon Street, the Mississippi River, and City Park, plus a safety briefing before takeoff. A private French Quarter flight is available as an upgrade.

“Booked the birthday package to surprise my boyfriend, he got to choose a gift and we got to take pictures with a happy birthday sign. 10/10 experience, we both had fun and had beautiful views of the city.”

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2.New Orleans City Lights Night Helicopter Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 56 reviews · 10 to 20 minutes (approx.) · from $213

Take a private night flight over New Orleans, with views of the Superdome, French Quarter, Jackson Square, and St. Louis Cathedral. Each passenger gets a window seat and noise-cancelling headset, and on-site parking is included. Flights last about 10 to 20 minutes, with a pilot providing commentary. The meeting point is at 6001 Stars and Stripes Boulevard.

“I would recommend this tour to anyone visiting or staying in NOLA. Emily and the captain were amazing! They were patient and answered any and all questions I had. They went out of their way to make us feel comfortable and to help with my engagement! Can’t wait to go back!”

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3.Daytime City Helicopter Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 55 reviews · 8 - 20 minutes · from $150

Fly from Lakefront Airport with a professional pilot narrating the sights through your noise-cancelling headset. The 15-mile city flight lasts about 7 to 9 minutes; the 30-mile city-and-swamp option takes about 18 to 22 minutes. Every seat is a window seat, and past pilots have included Mark and Russell.

“A great experience. Definitely recommending to everyone I know.”

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4.City Lights Helicopter Night Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 19 reviews · 10 - 20 minutes · from $213

Take off from Lakefront Airport for a 10-minute flight over the French Quarter or a 20-minute route that adds Uptown and the Garden District. Every passenger gets a window seat, noise-canceling headset, and English narration from the pilot. The experience includes a five-minute safety briefing, but airport transfers and the optional $25 digital photo package are not included.

“No improvement needed. Greeting was good, informative and courteous. Pilot was great and was very personable.”

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5.New Orleans City and Swamp Helicopter Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 9 reviews · 18 to 22 minutes (approx.) · from $321

Take a private helicopter flight over New Orleans with a pilot who narrates the sights. Look for the French Quarter, Bourbon Street, Jackson Square, the Superdome, City Park and Bayou St. John, then take in the river and surrounding swamps. Flights last about 18 to 22 minutes, with space for up to three people and a preflight safety briefing.

“How happy my wife was to get on the helicopter and how much fun she said she had. Cameron was very professional”

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