Baltimore offers fantastic vistas for those who are willing to strap on the seatbelt and go up on a helicopter tour.
If you want to experience some of the best bird’s-eye views of Baltimore, look no further than a helicopter ride.
After all, landmarks like Oriole Park, Domino Sugar, and the Inner Harbor are best seen from the sky.
You can book the most convenient time for the flight and sit back as your pilot whisks you over the city.
Whether you utilize your time to shoot beautiful aerial pictures or simply take in the sights of Baltimore from above, few things in Baltimore can match the adrenaline feeling you will get.
In this article, we share everything you must know before booking your helicopter tour over Baltimore.
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Baltimore helicopter sightseeing tour
This tour is a shared helicopter ride over Baltimore, available in three flavors – you can opt for an air time of 15 minutes, 20 minutes, or 35 minutes.
If you have thoroughly explored Charm City at ground level, this tour is a good way to get a brand new perspective on Baltimore by soaring over downtown and the Northwest Harbor.
Some of the landmarks you see from above are Oriole Park at Camden Yards, Fell’s Point, Inner Harbor, M&T Bank Stadium, etc.
To book this tour, you need a minimum of two passengers.
Departure and end point: 1800 S Clinton St, Baltimore, MD 21224, USA. Get Directions.
Note: If the gate is closed upon arrival, please call 410-707-1013 and a Charm City Helicopters employee will escort you through the gate. If it is open, simply drive-through and go back towards the water and then take a right into our base is right there.
Timings: 11 am to 7 pm
Cost of tour:
15 minutes airtime: US$192 / person
20 minutes airtime: US$243 / person
35 minutes airtime: US$365 / person
Baltimore helicopter tour plus dinner
This tour is a package in which you stop by at a high-end restaurant for dinner after taking in the stunning aerial views of Baltimore.
You can choose between a 15, 20, or 30-minute helicopter ride where you get to see landmarks such as the Inner Harbor, Mount Vernon, the Chesapeake Bay, Ravens Stadium, etc.
If you opt for the long ride, you fly over Northwest Harbor and get a bird’s eye view of Fort McHenry, the original location of the Star-Spangled Banner.
To the helicopter ride, you can add a six-course meal or a VIP Dinner.
Departure and end point: Charm City Helicopters, 1800 S Clinton St, Baltimore, MD 21224, USA. Get Directions.
Note: If the gate is closed upon arrival, please call 410-707-1013 and a Charm City Helicopters employee will escort you through the gate. If it is open, simply drive-through and go back towards the water and take a right into the base right there.
Timings: 11 am to 7 pm
Cost of tour:
18 Min + VIP Dinner: US$701 / person
12-15 Min + VIP Dinner: US$414 / person
If you prefer only the best, we recommend Charm City Helicopters’ Platinum Package. This popular combo includes a – Helicopter ride and a dinner at Ruth’s Chris or Capital Grille.
Private Baltimore helicopter sightseeing tour
If cost isn’t an issue, but you want a luxurious and customized experience, it is better to opt for a private heli tour of Baltimore city.
You can go for the 15 or 20-minute long tour to fly over the city or the much longer 35-minute tour to see the regions around the urban center.
This tour is a private tour activity, which means only your family/group will be in the helicopter.
While booking this tour, you select only one passenger. And after the booking is made, you must share details about all the other passengers in your family/group.
Departure and end point: Charm City Helicopters, 1800 S Clinton St, Baltimore, MD 21224, USA. Get Directions.
Note: Begin your private tour at Pier 7 in Canton.
Timings: 11 am to 7 pm
Cost of tour:
18 Min + VIP Dinner: US$426 / person
12-15 Min + VIP Dinner: US$304 / person
30-35 Min Heli Tour: US$598 / person
What to expect on a helicopter tour of Baltimore
Regular Baltimore helicopter tours are available for 15 minutes, 20 minutes, or 35 minutes.
Couples and families opt for the helicopter ride + VIP Dinner combo, where you also get a six-course meal.
If you prefer privacy, it is better to book a private air tour over Baltimore.
Number of passengers
On a private helicopter tour over Baltimore, you rent out the whole helicopter, so only your group (a maximum of six passengers) boards the plane with you.
If you opt for the shared helicopter tour, you must book a minimum of two tickets and can add up to a maximum of six passengers per flight.
The weight restriction for these flights is 136 kg (300 Pounds).
What’s included in the price
The price of the helicopter tour includes all taxes, fuel surcharges, and service fees.
The inflight narration in English comes for free.
Exclusions of the air tour
Baltimore heli tour tickets do not include the US$20 per person heliport usage fee, which you must pay just before boarding the chopper.
They also exclude the transportation add-ons and gratuities.
Restrictions strictly followed
- Weight limits apply for safe and comfortable helicopter rides over Baltimore. No passenger must exceed 300 lbs/ 136 kgs.
- A minimum and maximum number of passengers are required on these tours, failing which, it will be canceled.
- Infants and children are allowed onboard, but infants must sit on the caregiver’s lap throughout the flight.
- No pets are allowed onboard except service animals.
- The tours are not wheelchair accessible
- All passengers must carry a valid photo ID
- You must wear comfortable shoes
- Adults must accompany kids
- Drink can’t be served onboard to under-21 travelers.
- It is better NOT to take along large bags and backpacks
- Everything carried on onboard gets searched for security reasons
- This experience requires good weather. If it gets canceled due to poor weather, you will get a different date or a full refund.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before your tour date.
If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, a 100% percent cancellation fee is applicable.
No changes are allowed within 24 hours of the experience’s start time.
Helicopter tours require good weather.
If the tour is canceled due to poor weather or non-fulfillment of the minimum number of passengers, you may be offered a different date or a full refund.