Helicopter flight over a historic city for 2 people in 28 locations of your choice in the UK

Admire one of the 17 cities of your choice from the sky from the cockpit of a helicopter and experience flying in a unique style on this City Sightseeing helicopter tour.

Explore a city near you from a new point of view or discover a place you've never visited before. From Perth, with its bridges and Scone Palace, to Oxford and Spires Dreaming, there are 17 cities to choose from, each with its own landmarks and special features. Your pilot will be able to point out all the sights as you soar above the buildings and scenery around your chosen city.

Cameras are also welcome, so snap away! As if the helicopter flight wasn't jealousy-inducing enough, the photos you'll be able to show afterwards are sure to generate a few looks of awe.

Upon arrival at your chosen heliport, the ground crew will give you a full safety briefing before jumping into the back of the helicopter to begin your historic tour. There will be up to two other people in the cabin with you. If you wish to sit in the front, one of you can switch to the co-pilot seat for an additional fee. From there you'll set off to see the city and nearby countryside in a 15-minute journey, with the pilot pointing out all the local landmarks to admire along the way. Cameras are more than welcome, so feel free to take as many photos as you like.

28 Locations across the UK

• West Midlands (3 locations)
• South West (7 locations)
• South East (3 locations)
• North East (2 locations)
• Scotland (7 locations)
• Wales (1 location)
• East Midlands (1 location)
• North West (2 locations)
• Yorkshire and Humber (1 location)
• East of England (1 location)

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Experience details:

• Location: 28 UK locations and 17 different cities to choose from (e.g. Glasgow, Gloucester)
• 15-minute flight in a jet helicopter
• Total duration: 1 hour
• Safety briefing and expert pilot
• Minimum age: 6 years (under 12 years must be accompanied by a paying adult)
• Minimum height: 1,50 m
• Maximum height: 2 m
• Maximum weight: 190 kg, combined weight of two passengers
• You must not participate if you suffer from epilepsy, vertigo or if you are pregnant
• You must be in good health; if you have a disability or illness that may prevent you from taking part, you should discuss this with your GP before booking.
• This experience is not suitable for spectators, as participants can only be seen on take-off and landing
• The experience is available one weekend day per month from April to October
• Please note that flights cannot fly directly over Durham as there is an exclusion zone due to the prison located within the city
• Our contracted partners have liability insurance. We also hold public liability insurance for unforeseen situations
• You will not be liable for accidental damage to the equipment, unless the damage was caused as a result of recklessness or willful negligence
• We advise you to book as early as possible to avoid disappointment. All bookings are subject to availability
• Experience for 2 persons (in a group of 4 persons)

Important to know: 

• The experience is available subject to availability (advance booking required)
• The voucher is issued directly by Virgin Experience Days UK and will be emailed to you in 1 working day. It is valid for 12 months
• The experience takes place in the UK and booking is made directly with Virgin Experience Days UK using the instructions on the voucher
• For further help, our team is at your disposal