The World’s 8 Best Helicopter Tours

1.Hollywood & Beverly Hills Celebrity Helicopter Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 835 reviews · 20 min · from $199Our pick

Fly from Burbank Airport over Beverly Hills, Hollywood Hills, Universal Studios, Griffith Observatory, the Hollywood Sign, and celebrity neighborhoods. Your pilot provides live commentary through noise-canceling headsets. Flights carry up to three passengers plus the pilot, with private and small-group options available.

“Great activity, we had a warm welcome from the lady at reception and she was very professional and polite. Our pilot, Eric was very knowledgeable and made our experience very special. I would strongly recommend this experience to everyone.”

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2.Lord of the Rings and Glacier Helicopter Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 44 reviews · from $679Top rated

Fly from Frankton over the Shotover River Gorge, Mt Aspiring National Park, and filming sites linked to Isengard, Lothlórien, and Amon Hen. You’ll make alpine landings, including a glacier stop near the Misty Mountains. Hotel pickup, drop-off, and 70 minutes of flight time are included, with commentary from your pilot and a location booklet.

“The flight was postponed to another day due to bad weather, thankfully on the new date the weather was great, and I had one of the best flights ever. The views are breathtaking and left me quite speechless, especially when we approachRead more”

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3.Hollywood and Beaches 50-Minute Helicopter Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 15 reviews · 50 minutes (approx.) · from $540

You’ll fly privately over Los Angeles with pilot Peter or another Group 3 Helicopters pilot, taking in the Hollywood sign, downtown skyscrapers, Dodger Stadium, Crypto.com Arena, Beverly Hills, Getty Center, Santa Monica Pier, and Sunset Boulevard. Choose a daytime or sunset departure, but allow for weather, air traffic, and weight limits.

“50 minutes in the air, seeing all the sites as agreed. Peter, the pilot, is very friendly and very professional. Great experience with the family, highly recommendable. Mike Switzerland”

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4.Hooray for Hollywood 35-Minute Helicopter Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 15 reviews · 35 minutes (approx.) · from $450

Fly from Van Nuys over Hollywood Hills and Beverly Hills with a private group, passing the Hollywood Sign, TCL Chinese Theatre, Dolby Theatre, Sunset Boulevard, and nearby sights. Pilot Peter is frequently praised for his calm manner and local commentary. Flights last about 35 minutes, with a two-passenger minimum.

“I highly recommend this tour to anyone in the area searching for a great experience. The pilot and staff were very informational about the sights that we had visited. I can't want to go back!”

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5.Day Trip fr Oahu to Kauai: Highlights & Movie Sites w/ Helicopter

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 10 reviews · from $699

Start with a 5:30 a.m. Waikiki pickup, fly to Kauai, and tour film locations, waterfalls, Hanalei, and scenic lookouts by air-conditioned vehicle. After lunch in Hanalei, take a 45-minute Blue Hawaiian helicopter flight over the Na Pali Coast, Hanapepe Valley, and Waimea Canyon before returning to Oahu.

“Overall a good experience 4 out of 5 stars: Excellent: the Helicopter tour was one of the best experiences in my life. Great to see Napali coast and Waimea canyon from above. Recommended!!!!!!!! not good: the land tour. They put you on the movie tour you just stop at locations where movies were directed in the past”

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6.Santa Monica: Hollywood & Beyond Helicopter Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 5 reviews · 30 min · from $499

From Santa Monica Airport, you’ll take a 30-minute helicopter flight over the Pacific coast, Hollywood, Beverly Hills, Bel Air, Downtown LA, and major sports venues. Your English-speaking pilot provides commentary, while a small group of up to seven passengers gets broad views of the Hollywood Sign, Griffith Observatory, Malibu, and Santa Monica.

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7.Hooray for Hollywood: 35-Minute Helicopter Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 3 reviews · 35 min · from $400

Fly from Van Nuys Airport in a private helicopter group of up to three passengers plus the pilot. Your English-speaking pilot points out Hollywood Boulevard, the Hollywood Sign, Universal Studios, Beverly Hills, Rodeo Drive, Mulholland Drive, Dodger Stadium, and Downtown LA. The flight costs $400 per person, with a two-passenger minimum.

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8.Hollywood and Beyond Helicopter Tour from Long Beach

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2 reviews · 30 minutes (approx.) · from $448

Take a helicopter flight from Long Beach over Santa Monica Pier, the Hollywood sign, Downtown LA, Dodger Stadium, the Getty Museum, Vincent Thomas Bridge, and the Queen Mary. Maverick Helicopters provides the pilot and narration. The flight is listed as approximately 30 minutes, while the inclusions describe a 40-minute flight, so confirm the exact airborne time when booking.

“Well organized, well piloted, well narrated, well done in general. Recommended.”

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