30-Min Private Helicopter Tour Boston: Seaport to Bunker Hill

Rise above eight Boston landmarks in a single flight, from the Seaport's glass towers to the USS Constitution in Charlestown.

A 30-minute private helicopter tour of Boston lifts off from Norwood Memorial Airport and circles the city's most recognizable sites. You'll pass over the Seaport District and South Boston Waterfront, the Boston Tea Party Ships & Museum, Harvard and MIT campuses, Bunker Hill Monument, the Massachusetts State House, Fenway Park, the Charlestown Navy Yard, and the Zakim Bridge. The pilot tailors the route to your interests and handles all the logistics.

Step-by-step itinerary

Private helicopter tour over Boston

• Arrive and board helicopter
• Soar above Seaport District and South Boston Waterfront
• Fly by Boston Tea Party Ships & Museum
• Soar over Harvard University campus
• Fly by MIT campus
• Pass Bunker Hill Monument
• View Massachusetts State House golden dome
• Fly above Fenway Park
• See historic USS Constitution
• View Leonard P. Zakim Bridge
• Fly above TD Garden arena
• Enjoy panoramic view from Prudential Center observatory
• Land at Norwood Memorial Airport

The experience

The helicopter departs from Norwood Memorial Airport with a pilot who speaks English, German, Norwegian, Swedish and one additional language. Once airborne, you're not locked into a fixed sequence: the pilot adjusts the flight path based on what you want to see and photograph. The Seaport District and South Boston Waterfront pass below first, their modern office parks and waterfront promenades laid out in a way only visible from above. Then the route swings toward the Charles River, where Harvard's campus and MIT's innovation district come into view, their architectural styles a study in contrasts across the water.

The middle of the flight takes in Boston's historical spine: Bunker Hill Monument rises as a needle on the Charlestown peninsula, and nearby sits the Charlestown Navy Yard, where the USS Constitution (the world's oldest commissioned naval vessel still afloat) rests at its berth. The Boston Tea Party Ships & Museum sits on the waterfront below, marking the site of the 1773 protest that helped spark the Revolution. From there, the helicopter banks toward Fenway Park, home of the Boston Red Sox, and the golden dome of the Massachusetts State House comes into view on Beacon Hill.

The flight includes complimentary snacks and beverages in the lounge before departure, free guaranteed parking, and unlimited time to take photos before, during, and after the flight. The landing back at Norwood is smooth and uneventful. The whole experience runs 30 minutes in the air, though plan for about two hours total from arrival to departure.

What’s included

• The 30-minute private helicopter flight with a personalized route.
• complimentary snacks and beverages in the lounge.
• free guaranteed parking.
• unlimited photo opportunities before, during, and after the flight.
• and a highly skilled pilot who tailors the experience to your interests.

Options for this experience

2 options

Private 30-Minute Helicopter Skyline Tour of BostonGuide in English · 7 departure times: the first at 09:00, the last at 15:00

Transportation by VIP black carGuide in 5 languages · 8 departure times: the first at 09:00, the last at 16:00Enjoy smooth, door-to-door travel with our private luxury black car service. Your professional driver will stay with the vehicle throughout.

You pick the guide language when booking.

You'll see the exact price of each option when you check availability.See dates and prices

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day8 departure times: the first at 09:00, the last at 16:00

Book up to6h before

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish, German, Danish, Norwegian and Swedish

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

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Good to know

Low physical effortStroller-friendlyPets welcomePublic transport nearbyNot recommended with heart problemsInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Helicopter Tour Boston

Is this one for you?Book this tour if you want to see Boston's landmarks from the air without a fixed itinerary: the pilot adjusts the route to show you what matters most. The private helicopter means no strangers on board and no compromise on timing or direction.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English, German, Norwegian, Swedish and Danish.

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

What landmarks does the helicopter pass over during the tour?

The tour circles eight major sites: the Seaport District and South Boston Waterfront, the Boston Tea Party Ships & Museum, Harvard University, MIT, Bunker Hill Monument, the Massachusetts State House, Fenway Park, and the Charlestown Navy Yard with the USS Constitution. The Zakim Bridge and TD Garden also appear during the flight.

Can the pilot adjust the route based on what I want to see?

Yes. The pilot tailors the flight path to your interests, so you can request specific landmarks or neighborhoods to focus on during the 30 minutes in the air.

What's included in the helicopter tour price?

The tour includes the 30-minute flight with a skilled pilot, complimentary snacks and beverages in the lounge, free guaranteed parking, and unlimited photo opportunities before, during, and after the flight.

Where does the helicopter depart from and land?

The helicopter departs from and returns to Norwood Memorial Airport, which is south of Boston. Free parking is provided at the airport.

How long should I plan for the entire experience?

The flight itself is 30 minutes, but plan for approximately two hours total from the time you arrive until you depart, which includes check-in, lounge time, the flight, and landing procedures.