Best Helicopter & Walking Tours — Our Top 8

1.Barcelona Helicopter, Sailboat & Old Town Private Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,395 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $513Our pick

Start with a guided walk through Passeig de Gràcia, Plaça de Catalunya, and the Gothic Quarter, then take a boat transfer to Barcelona’s heliport for a short coastal helicopter flight. Guides such as Jimena, Carlos, Han, Lucas, and Roger have earned praise for clear, friendly commentary.

“This was a last-minute tour that we booked while in Barcelona. We had just finished a cruise and stayed an extra few days in the area. The helicopter ride was extremely quick maybe about 5 to 7 minutes, but the views were still breathtaking. The walking tour was about an hour and a half so make sure you were comfortable walking shoes. The guide was very sweet and originally from Austria, but was very knowledgeable the Spaniard culture and the old town of Barcelona and it’s new beginnings. We finished up with a boat trip, which was also very nice. The boat trip itself is just kind of calming to…”

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2.Juneau Shore Excursion: Helicopter Tour and Guided Icefield Walk

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 536 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $440

Take a narrated helicopter flight from Juneau to Herbert Glacier, then walk on the ice with your pilot-guide. Coastal Helicopters provides transport, glacier footwear, and rain gear if needed. Pilots such as Cameron, Cody, Max, Keith, and Markus have earned praise for clear explanations and smooth flights.

“Awesome, very smooth ride. Enjoyed it to the limit. All the staff members are so friendly. The two ladies that drove vans were above and beyond expectations”

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3.360º Lisbon: Helicopter Flight, Boat Trip and Old Town Walking

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 498 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $181

See Lisbon from street level, the Tagus, and the air on this small-group tour. Walk through Baixa and Alfama, ride the famous yellow tram when operating, cruise to Belém, and finish with an 8-minute helicopter flight. Guides such as Rui, Pedro, Gui, and Paulo have led recent departures.

“The boat and helicopter were weather cancelled so did part of excursion with a great new young man to your business, and Thankyou for returning our money, but all would have rather finished the activity.”

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4.Lisbon: Helicopter Ride, Boat Trip, & Old Town Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 480 reviews · 5 hours · from $176

Meet in Rossio Square for a guided walk through Baixa, Alfama, and Lisbon’s historic center, then cruise the Tagus to Belém and take a short helicopter flight near the 25th of April Bridge. Guides such as Rui, Ricardo, Pedro, and João Silva are praised for lively history and practical city tips.

“Fantastic experience and very good value for money! Our guide Pedro was amazing, super friendly and knowledgeable. We had a lovely group of people too from all over the world. Would definitely recommend!”

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5.Porto 360°: Helicopter Flight, Guided Walking Tour & River Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 81 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $156Best value

Spend about five hours seeing Porto three ways: walk from São Bento Station through Bolhão Market, cruise beneath the city’s bridges, and take a short helicopter flight over the Douro. Guides such as David, Francisco, Flavia, and Flavio have led the experience, which ends at Ribeira.

“It was a full-day experience discovering Porto’s rich heritage and scenic beauty. Our guide was amazing, sharing intriguing facts of the city in each activity. The best part for us was the helicopter flight, it was completely amazing the view of the city from the air!”

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6.Porto: Helicopter Ride, Guided Walking Tour & River Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 51 reviews · 5 hours · from $432

Spend five hours seeing Porto from three angles: walk with a bilingual guide through São Bento Station, Bolhão Market, and Ribeira, cruise under the Dom Luís I Bridge, then take a short helicopter flight over the city. Guides may include Edward, Diana, Francisco, Flavia, or David.

“We did a walking city tour followed by a Douro river boat trip, and a helicopter ride. Our guide Flavia was incredible. She made the whole experience that much more special. She was knowledgable humourous very patient with the group… She was wonderful! I was really scared to do the helicopter portion, but I’m so glad that I did. It was amazing.”

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7.Dubai: Helicopter Ride, Old Town Walking Tour, Abra & Snacks

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 13 reviews · 5 hours · from $285

Start with a 12-minute helicopter flight over Palm Jumeirah, Burj Al Arab, The World Islands, and Burj Khalifa. Then tour Al Fahidi with a local guide, sample Arabic coffee and dates at Al Khayma Heritage Restaurant, cross Dubai Creek by abra, and finish at the Gold and Spice Souks.

“Superbe! De l’helico en passant par le vieux Dubai ou encore le souk de l’or et des épices. Haïdi notre guide était incroyable. Le transfert est un peu plus. Je recommande à 💯 %”

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8.Rotorua: Helicopter Flight and Guided Walk on Mt Tarawera

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 10 reviews · 40 min · from $376

Fly from Rotorua’s lakefront to Mount Tarawera with Volcanic Air, then walk the volcanic summit with an English-speaking guide. You’ll see Rotorua’s lakes, parks, and mountains from above, hear about the 1886 eruption, and spend about 20 minutes on the mountain.

“Bei wunderbarem Wetter einen entspannten Flug mit guter Aussicht von jedem Platz aus. Pilotin nahm sich viel Zeit für Erklärungen. Auf dem Mt Tarawera hatten wir ausreichend Zeit. Sehr empfehlenswert.”

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