35 minute London Sightseeing Helicopter Tour
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35 minute London Sightseeing Helicopter Tour
By EBG Helicopters
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Duration: 35m
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Live guide: English
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- Redhill RH1 5JZ, UKHangar 1
End:This activity ends back at the meeting point. - Not wheelchair accessible
- Pushchair accessible
If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 106353P1- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Minimum age is 6 years
- Minimum numbers apply. There is a possibility of cancellation after confirmation if there are not enough passengers to meet requirements. In the event of this occurring, you will be offered an alternative date. We recommend booking at least 2 weeks in advance of your prefered date.
- Flights are subject to suitable weather conditions. In the event of unsuitable weather, you will be offered an alternative date.
- All passengers must have photographic ID with them for the day of the flight
- Due to comfort and weight / balance of the aircraft, passengers weighing over 15 Stone (95 Kg) should contact the carrier before booking.
- Most travellers can participate
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s cancelled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
- All sales are final and incur 100% cancellation penalties.
- If you have questions about this tour or need help making your booking, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 106353P1
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Itinerary
- Redhill RH1 5JZ, UKHangar 1
- 1When you arrive with us relax in our offices and take in the amazing views across a busy active airfield. Before taking your flight, you'll take part in a short safety briefing with one of our Commercial Pilots. Then you’ll be ready for your 35 minute London Sightseeing Tour by helicopter. Departing from Redhill Aerodrome, you'll first head to across the Surrey Countryside and the M25 before entering the Heathrow Control Zone and heading into Central London itself. Joining the River Thames at Barnes you can sit back and enjoy as you take in the stunning views from the air of this historic city. You'll follow the River Thames just above the height of the Shard and have fantastic views of the centre of the city. After seeing so many famous sites, you’ll head back toward Redhill. Your Professional Pilot will provide helpful commentary along the way while talking to Air Traffic Control. The total flight time is estimated at 35 minutes, but we recommend allowing an hour for the whole experience with us.
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- T8472GIalexanderp0 contributionsAppreciate the skill of pilots who can keep a helicopter in one place for people get on/offI received a 2-hour discovery day flight in the G2 heli as a birthday gift (voucher). Called to book and the staff were lovely. On the day my instructor was Mark who was very chill and overall a superb teacher. We went up and I had the opportunity to familiarize with each of the controls before taking over the flight entirely; then practiced hovering which is harder than it sounds. We did that twice for about an hour each time. Tips: bring sunglasses and a baseball hat, both will be useful. Be prepared to induce motion sickness in yourself with your own flying!Written 12 January 2025
- andycM5066BI0 contributionsAmazing experience enhanced even further by an incredible team.We were very lucky with glorious weather, but even despite that it was a fantastic experience. We felt looked after, instructions were clear, and the whole event felt tailored to making sure we had a great time. Everyone we met was warm, helpful and thoughtful and our pilot gave us so much info and insight into what we were seeing, and a bit of insider knowledge about the rules of flying (esp past Gatwick!). And then even had a great lunch on site and we were reluctant to leave. Absolutely loved it and would gladly consider a repeat visit.Written 4 January 2025
- Meemz290 contributionsBest challenge everThis was my 45th Birthday present and challenge. I am scared of height and this challenge meant a lot. But I never expected to enjoy it so much that I am looking at doing the London tour next. James welcomed us when we go there and he was amazing at putting us at ease. After doing the paperwork, we met our pilot, Chang(please excuse if I got the name wrong). He introduced us to the helicopter, told us about it and answered all my questions. The take off, trip and lading was so smooth. Our pilot was just amazing through out the whole trip. We were blessed with a beautiful day and amazing views. Can't wait to do it again. Thank you to the whole team for making this challenge, trip so nice.Written 7 December 2024
- Mobile277188795120 contributionsWish I could give more than 5 stars!I cannot rave enough about this experience. This was a surprise gift for my nephews (told them on the morning of the flight). The customer service was incredible from beginning to end. Staff are extremely friendly & as well as ensuring that their customers have a great experience, safety was their priority. My sports mad nephews were astonished by how many sporting landmarks they flew by. The pilot even asked my nephews where they lived & incredibly flew over their London house (my sister even saw them from the garden)! Their parents photos were stunning. Thanks to EBG for their patience whilst I asked endless questions before booking this once in a lifetime experience.Written 18 September 2024
- kaifengw20240 contributionsNice viewVery nice experience!The weather was very good, and we could see the landmark buildings in the center of London. The pilot introduced the attractions, and the overall experience was very good.Written 13 September 2024
- ryancV4576XT0 contributionsEBG - Helicopter Tour of London for TwoSuch a wonderful experience with EBG Helicopters. They made it an unforgettable experience. The helicopter Tour was simply the best. We had a great Pilot with a ton of knowledge. Great value for money will definitely be back.Written 24 August 2024
- Daydream236032954480 contributionsAmazing experienceAmazing experience and very friendly and welcoming staff. You even get a certificate at the end :) really worth doing!!!Written 16 August 2024
- AJP5620180 contributionsExcellent PilotI booked a 15 min pathfinder trip to help me overcome my fears . Ross our pilot was exceptional . He made the flight as smooth as possible and explained every movement with details of air currents and ridges etc. His kindness and professionalism was exceptional. I am still work in progress but I am no longer petrified and this is thanks to him. The whole process from website to booking to flight was seamless . I would highly recommend EBG.Written 6 August 2024
- Tumbaparrot0 contributionsAnniversary Helicopter Flight over LondonVery glad we did this. Easy to book - we phoned to check the day was available, they put a hold on it to allow me to make and pay for the flight online. Great communication before the flight about what to do, what to bring etc. On the day, the 'Weather Gods' were good to us and we had a great flight over London, piloted by Mark, who was both helpful and friendly, and a good laugh as he pointed out the sights. Felt safe and comfortable at all times during the 35 mins in the air and was able to get some great photos and a 360 degree video to remember the day. Not a cheap option but a wonderful experience to mark our Wedding Anniversary.Written 24 July 2024
- cbaker12500 contributionsHelicopter over LondonUnfortunately due to poor weather conditions we couldn't do the tour in November but the guys at EBG were happy to postpone until July. It was worth the wait. We were warmly welcomed by Geoff who took us through the plan for the trip and security steps. Our pilot Ross made us feel very comfortable and we had an amazing experience seeing all major landmarks along the Thames. We would recommend the tour and thanks guys for a great trip.Written 22 July 2024
- K7064BCpatrickm0 contributionsSuper ExperienceExcellent experience all round. Very friendly and professional team and the flying was superb fun with great views of London, Gatwick, South Downs all around youWritten 18 July 2024
- segurosyfianzasd0 contributionsIt is wonderfulExcellent experience, I loved flying with our pilot Ross, we come from Mexico to visit London. Es nuestra primera vez en subir a un helicoptero, es la mejor experiencia que se puede vivir, así mismo que delisiosa champagne.Written 23 June 2024
- yuliab1420 contributionsRecommend it for everyoneI loved it a lot! I booked the experience for my birthday and I was so happy to start my day like this! Perfect views, friendly service, would definitely recommend it to everyoneWritten 8 June 2024
- 976damilarea0 contributionsAmazing experienceMy wife booked this flight as a birthday gift and it was a great experience and the view from up there was amazing also (though most of the time I was focused on the controls). We took the G-SWNS helicopter, so my wife had a seat at the back too, good reviews from her also. The pilot, Simon, was quite professional too and was happy to answer my many questions. Needless to say, I highly recommend.Written 1 June 2024
- mwittemans0 contributionsUnforgettable experience, all of itUnforgettable experience, all of it! From booking, to scheduling, from arrival at the heliport to heli take-off, from flight till landing and debriefing, all was professional, warm and organised. A big thanks to James, and our pilot Chan, for making this happen on a short notice and ensure our wedding anniversary was unforgettable. A truly great experience. Well done all. Highly recommendable. BTW, really loverly Champagne ;)Written 27 May 2024
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Anne P
1 contribution
Mar 2020
Booked a private London sightseeing Helicopter trip (four people) as a surprise for a friend who is in a wheelchair. EBH could not have been more accommodating, walking me through the plans for the day, helping him onboard and allowing our group of friends to wave the helicopter off from air-side. The pilot, Tim, was a perfect mix of relaxed, funny, easy going banter and yet also very professional, which I know put everyone at ease. The helicopter was well maintained and very new so everyone felt safe and the trip itself took in all the major sights with a bit of commentary to boot. All in all a brilliant experience. Be sure to check out the Pilots Hub (cafe) too as they do gorgeous breakfast and lunches.
Written 7 April 2020
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Thanks so much for your review!
Written 5 August 2020
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LizzieMemory
Newport27 contributions
Jun 2021 • Family
We absolutely loved this trip! It was an easy train ride from Victoria and the office happily helped us with clear instructions as to which train station to alight at and where to get a taxi from...
When we got there the receptionist was really helpful and explained everything clearly and checked our ID
Our pilot was Tim and he was hilarious!! He talked us through all the safety checks, explained the trip to us and then got us into the helicopter. He made us laugh through the whole flight and was an excellent guide pointing out all the landmarks, points of interest and general geography of the area. We loved every minute of it.
I was with my 17 year old son and my 19 year old daughter and they had a great time too!
10/10 for this and a huge thanks to Tim
When we got there the receptionist was really helpful and explained everything clearly and checked our ID
Our pilot was Tim and he was hilarious!! He talked us through all the safety checks, explained the trip to us and then got us into the helicopter. He made us laugh through the whole flight and was an excellent guide pointing out all the landmarks, points of interest and general geography of the area. We loved every minute of it.
I was with my 17 year old son and my 19 year old daughter and they had a great time too!
10/10 for this and a huge thanks to Tim
Written 26 June 2021
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Robert D
15 contributions
May 2021
Captain Anne-Marie was great – from the initial greeting to offering to take our group photo after the flight. The 35 minute flight over Surrey, Richmond Park, Fulham Football Ground then along the Thames all the way to Greenwich then back over Beckenham was brilliant – so much to see and chat about (it was great to be able to talk with each other over the headsets during the flight). The commentary and banter were great. We enjoyed superb views from the helicopter, even when we had some rain which made psychedelic patterns on the windscreen. This really is excellent value compared with the London based flights on Trip Advisor. My son actually preferred this to a helicopter flight over New York a few years ago – extremely highly recommended!
Written 1 June 2021
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Wow, better than a New York trip, that's amazing to hear, thank you! I'm glad you enjoyed my ridiculous commentary & the psychedelic patterns on the windscreen, that's a perfect description of the rain effect. It was a pleasure to fly you, hopefully we'll see you again one day for a further helicopter adventure.
Written 7 June 2021
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M F
6 contributions
Jun 2024 • Friends
Great experience! The views were amazing. Pilot Hsiang also made sure we were always safe. The communication was also smooth and EBG helicopters were very helpful at all times. Best regards from Germany.
Written 17 August 2024
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Thank you for your review!
Written 19 August 2024
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Laura212015
2 contributions
Aug 2023 • Couples
Did our sightseeing tour with the wonderful pilot Nick on a very sunny day! It was just me and my boyfriend and we had a great time. The staff was very welcoming and friendly , they took us through the safety procedures and then we were off in our cute helicopter G-SWNS. Loved seeing all the sights from above , Nick pointed them out to make sure we do not miss anything. We took lovely videos and photos, we even saw a live football match from above!
Written 23 August 2023
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Heidrun Plath
Rimini, Italy86 contributions
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Helicopter flight over London was very impressive and beautiful. We had great personal support from the boss both during the briefing and when ordering a taxi for the return trip. The flight itself was very quiet and the pilot gave great explanations during the flight. A great company. Keep up the good work, when we are back in London we will book at least 1 hour
Helicopter flight over London was very impressive and beautiful. We had great personal support from the boss both during the briefing and when ordering a taxi for the return trip. The flight itself was very quiet and the pilot gave great explanations during the flight. A great company. Keep up the good work, when we are back in London we will book at least 1 hour
Written 1 October 2023
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Thank you for your review, we're ever to glad that everything went smoothly and we look forward to flying with you on your future return to the UK.
Vielen Dank für Ihre Bewertung. Wir sind sehr froh, dass alles reibungslos verlaufen ist und freuen uns darauf, bei Ihrer zukünftigen Rückkehr nach Großbritannien mit Ihnen zu fliegen. (through google translate).
Written 22 November 2023
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Jay D
Hounslow, UK1 contribution
Aug 2023 • Family
I contacted EBG Helicopters at short notice to arrange a flight for my daughters 8th birthday and they did not disappoint. The service received from Geoff was second to none, he patiently assisted in the booking as well as a mini tour of aircraft on the day, Amanda was great at booking us in and Ross the pilot was knowledgeable on the tour and of course a brilliant pilot. We flew the G-SWNS which was very comfortable, my daughter had the most amazing day thanks to all involved, Geoff even sang her Happy Birthday which she loved. Thank you to the team at EBG Helicopters for making it the best birthday she has ever had (her words)!
Written 16 August 2023
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Thanks for the awesome review! We work hard to meet expectations like yours, and we’re happy to hear we hit the mark for you. Come back and see us soon. Cheers!
Written 22 November 2023
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Hector P
London, UK146 contributions
May 2024 • Couples
Had a lovely 45mins on Sunday 12th May in 4-man G-SWNS flown by pilot Simon over Surrey and London following the Thames. Saw all the capital’s sites, the Olympic Park and most of the London football stadiums. Also Richmond Park and Wimbledon Common which was a real bonus. Easy parking. Briefing and coffee with Geoff and off to a good start and underway on time. Wonderful trip, great fun and very exciting. It was a birthday present and the birthday girl (and her partner, me) loved it! Thank you to all at EBG Helicopters 🚁 😃
Written 18 May 2024
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Thank you for the review. Hope she had a fantastic Birthday
Written 5 July 2024
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Kerry W
Epsom, UK3 contributions
Jan 2024 • Family
Excellent day highly recommended
We surprised my 18 year old daughter today for her birthday with a 30 min flight over london with her 80 yr old grandparents. The whole experience from start to finish was fab, great communication, lovely staff at the office Amanda the Operations Assistant and Simon the pilot were very helpful and welcoming from the start and Simon was great explaining what was going to happen and during the flight. Amanda came out to meet us on arrival and couldn’t have done enough for us. All the attention led to a very enjoyable and memorable day. Thanks to all .
We surprised my 18 year old daughter today for her birthday with a 30 min flight over london with her 80 yr old grandparents. The whole experience from start to finish was fab, great communication, lovely staff at the office Amanda the Operations Assistant and Simon the pilot were very helpful and welcoming from the start and Simon was great explaining what was going to happen and during the flight. Amanda came out to meet us on arrival and couldn’t have done enough for us. All the attention led to a very enjoyable and memorable day. Thanks to all .
Written 17 January 2024
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KennaQ
3 contributions
Apr 2021
We booked this for our son’s birthday and what an amazing experience! Captain Anne-Marie was our pilot and she couldn’t have been any nicer or more helpful. A fantastic tour guide that made sure we got the most out of our flight. I would highly recommend and just want to go back and do it all again.
Written 5 May 2021
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Thank you for the lovely review, we would love to welcome you back and offer a number of different sightseeing tours 7 days a week!
Written 13 May 2021
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How are time slots allocated, as you do not select when booking?
Written 1 October 2019
Flights usually operate between 09:00 and 16:00 for our London Sightseeing tours, when you make your booking we will confirm what times we have available for the requested date.
Written 2 October 2019
Hola iré a londres la segunda semana de septiembre y me gustaría vivir esta experiencia pero no hablo inglés me gustaría saber si hablan español para las instrucciones y el recorrido?
Written 31 August 2019
Lo siento. No hablo espagnol.
Written 1 September 2019
What time slots are available on Thursday 7th of February?
Thanks
Written 1 February 2019
Usually our flights operated between 09:30 and 16:00, however during the summer we occasionally offer later flights (latest flight for a standard sightseeing tour would be 18:00) if we are heavily booked up already.
Written 4 April 2019
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