San Francisco Helicopter Tour
About this activity
Experience Highlights
Enjoy an aerial tour of San Francisco's most iconic landmarks on an approximately 30-minute helicopter flight. You'll fly over areas and landmarks such as Alcatraz Island and the Golden Gate Bridge.
A professional pilot will tell you important information about the city as you fly close to the Pacific Coast, Angel Island, the Marine Headlands and other popular landmarks.
- Explore the city of San Francisco on a scenic helicopter flight.
- Includes transfers to and from downtown San Francisco.
- Learn important anecdotes and stories about the city.
- Fly close to places like Fisherman's Wharf, San Francisco's old harbour area.
- Enjoy an experience in the air with a small group of travellers.
What’s included
- Transfers to and from San Francisco's downtown area
- Helicopter flight of 25-30 minutes
- Tour narration by the pilot
Step by Step
Explore the city of San Francisco on a helicopter flight for approximately 30 minutes .
Enjoy this experience with a small group of 4 to 6 travellers, which is the number of places available in the helicopter.
A comfortable car will pick you up in the downtown area of the city so you can enjoy a tour from the air and see the best panoramic views of the city.
From the sky you'll see landmarks and iconic areas such as
- Fisherman's Wharf: the North Shore of San Francisco and one of the busiest areas of the city.
- Golden Gate Bridge: one of the most famous suspension bridges in the world, the setting for films such as X-Men, The Rock and Superman, among many others.
- Alcatraz Island: famous for its federal penitentiary where the most dangerous prisoners of the last century lived, such as the notorious gangster Al Capone.
- Angel Island: the largest island in San Francisco Bay with wonderful views of the Golden Gate Bridge and the city skyline.
- Marin Headlands: a beautiful mountainous area of the city north of the Golden Gate Bridge.
- Transamerica Pyramid: the second tallest skyscraper in the city, where the Transamerica Corporation is headquartered.
- Coit Tower: also known as Lillian Coit Memorial Tower in honour of the person who financed the San Francisco Fire Department, Lillie Hitchcock Coit. It is one of the most visited tourist sites because it offers a beautiful 360º view of San Francisco.
During the tour you'll listen to an informative narration of the city's sights by an expert pilot, so you'll get to know the details and the breathtaking views of San Francisco.