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When do we pay?This product requires a Pre-Payment by credit card. A voucher will be sent to you via email. Just print it off and follow the instructions.
Cancellation Policy
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If you cancel at least 7 day(s) in advance of the scheduled departure, there is no cancellation fee.
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If you cancel between 6 and 3 day(s) in advance of the scheduled departure, there is a 50 per cent cancellation fee.
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If you cancel within 2 day(s) of the scheduled departure, there is a 100 per cent cancellation fee.
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Tickets & ConfirmationImmediately after submitting your reservation you will receive a receipt of booking by email. Within 48 hours (often on the very same day!) of submitting your reservation you will receive a voucher confirming all details. Simply print your voucher and present it on the day of your activity, show or tour. A contact number will be provided to reconfirm.
Starpoints:
- Complimentary pickup and return to PIER 39, the Fairmont hotel or the Hilton San Francisco included for your convenience.
- Travel onboard our state-of-the-art 6-passenger helicopters, which are air-conditioned for your comfort!
- Cruise along the San Francisco Bay with unobstructed views from our vista windows, which provide panoramic sightseeing opportunities for everyone onboard.
- Fly over Alcatraz Island for an aerial view of the infamous federal prison, which has been long off-limits to the public.
- Listen as our friendly, knowledgeable pilots provide descriptive narration via 2-way headsets.
- Sail through the skies past the Golden Gate Bridge at the entrance of San Francisco Bay.
- Enjoy our 20-minute flight, which provides a clear overview of the sites that define San Francisco!
- Ride on the smoothest, quietest jet helicopter for a relaxing, majestic tour above the city!
- We offer several flight times to best match your schedule!
- Bring your camera for amazing photo opportunities of San Francisco!
Tour Options
This tour / activity has the following tour options. Click the "Check Availability" button to select a travel date and confirm availability for your preferred tour option.
10am Departure
- Price from USD $160.00
- Departs at 10am
- Code: AM1000
12:30pm Departure
- Price from USD $160.00
- Departs at 12:30pm
- Code: PM1230
3pm Departure
- Price from USD $160.00
- Departs at 3pm
- Code: PM1500
Description
We provide complimentary shuttle pickup from PIER 39, the Fairmont San Francisco near Nob Hill and the Hilton San Francisco near Union Square.
Prepare to see the city of San Francisco in a whole new way! Spectacular sights below and digital narration above provide a fascinating perspective of the city by the bay!
Wear your 2-way headset for clear communication with the pilot. Fly in air-conditioned luxury as you check out the views from our large vista windows, which provide unobstructed panoramic views for everyone!
This approximately 20-minute helicopter flight at low altitude takes you on a tour above Alcatraz Island for an up close, aerial view of the infamous federal prison.
Sail through the skies past the Golden Gate Bridge at the entrance to San Francisco Bay. The Golden Gate Bridge is both an engineering marvel and a defining figure in San Francisco's skyline! After this exciting adventure, we'll return you to your pickup location.
Your ride from PIER 39, Fairmont Hotel & the Hilton San Francisco includes an interesting driving tour to the helicopter terminal! All of our helicopters and pilots meet the strictest FAA standards, and we are FAA certified.
Reviews & ratings from fellow travelers
Read what other travelers think about the San Francisco Vista Helicopter Tour (Helicopter). We only accept reviews from actual, confirmed travelers who purchased the tour / activity from us, so you can be sure the reviews are unbiased and authentic.
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My 3 year old and I went on a half an hour tour ride.
I have been living in bay area for more than ten years but never thought it was so beautiful around the coast.
The staff was very friendly and accomodating and professional.
My son enjoyed it so much that we are likely to do it again.
Reviewed by: Anonymous, USA, August 2010
We live here and loved the tour. It would be amazing for visitors and will be something we will do for special guests. Also, an excuse for us to do it again. : )
Thank you.
Reviewed by: Shilo B., USA, July 2010
We (family of 5) really loved the helicopter trip which included flying over the Bay Bridge and UNDER the Golden Gate Bridge - incredible. Everything was perfect - from the very prompt pick up in the centre of San Francisco to the efficiency at the helicopter take-off. Unlike so many other attractions, there was no big sell to try to make you buy the photo, t-shirt, etc. In fact the minibus driver was more than happy to take photos of us with our own camera. Theres no doubt it is quite expensive but - if you possibly can - then DO include it in your holiday as the views and the whoe experience are fantastic.
Reviewed by: Heather C., UK, July 2010
I had an amazing time! This is my second time flying with you and it is always a pleasure! Thanks!
Reviewed by: Natasha R., Canada, June 2010
from start to finish, a memorable experience. Very courteous staff. Was the highlight of the family trip.
Reviewed by: Anonymous, USA, June 2010
Absolutely fabulous trip. It was very blustery and so we were a little concerned but our pilot was obviously very experienced and instilled complete confidence. It was a great way to see the city and Alcatraz. The highlight though was flying over and under the Golden Gate Bridge......amazing! We loved it and would definitely recommend it.
Reviewed by: Tony P., UK, May 2010
The weather was great, the view or San Francisco, the flight path and our pilot, Jennifer were outstanding.
Highly recommend this be included in things to do when touring San Francisco.
Joe C:)
Reviewed by: Joe C., USA, April 2010
Absolutely fabulous! Smooth ride, great commentary, nice views. Flying under the Golden Gate Bridge was super!
Reviewed by: Diana G., Canada, March 2010
An amazing unforgettable experience! I live in SF and decided to get a new view of the city.... and the helicopter tour was breathtaking. Favorite part was definitely going under the Golden Gate Bridge and flying over Alcatraz. Tour was very informative!
This is a MUST DO for anyone who lives or plans to visit SF!!!
Reviewed by: Anonymous, USA, March 2010
We really loved the trip. Flew over the important parts - and because we did the trip on our first day, it gave us some great ideas on what to do while we were in San Fran. The pilots narrations throughout the trip was very helpful for this.
The pick-up and drop-off worked really smoothly, and our driver was lovely, and a great city tour-guide as well.
We came to do the trip because our seaplane booking fell through at the last minute. To have you guys able to fit us in at such short notice was great.
The one downside I would say is that the helicopter was relatively small for the number of people on the tour. But this was well and truly made up for by the amazing flight under the GG Bridge.
Overall a great experience that we are already recommending to friends.
Reviewed by: Lara G., Australia, January 2010
Recent photos from fellow travelers
Here are recent candid photos of the San Francisco Vista Helicopter Tour (Helicopter). If you want to share your own tour photos, simply email your photos to tourphotos@thereservationcenter.com with your Booking ID Number. Please note: We only accept photos from actual, confirmed travelers to San Francisco who purchased this tour / activity directly from us. Thanks in advance for sharing!
The Golden Gate from the air
The Golden Gate Bridge, taken from the helicopter as we flew over
Photo by: Sureeta S, United Kingdom, October 2009
Views of the Bay
Views of the bay
Photo by: Daniel H, United States of America, August 2009
Alcatraz
Alcatraz
Photo by: Daniel H, United States of America, August 2009
Flying under the Golden Gate Bridge
Flying under the golden gate bridge
Photo by: Daniel H, United States of America, August 2009
Pilot
Pilot
Photo by: Daniel H, United States of America, August 2009
Candlestick Park
Candlestick park
Photo by: Daniel H, United States of America, August 2009
Golden Gate Bridge
Golden gate bridge
Photo by: Daniel H, United States of America, August 2009
The Controls
The controls
Photo by: Daniel H, United States of America, August 2009
Views of the City
Views of the city
Photo by: Daniel H, United States of America, August 2009
Bay Bridge
Bay bridge
Photo by: Daniel H, United States of America, August 2009
