Hooray for Hollywood 35-Minute Helicopter Tour
Overview
Day or night, there is simply no better way to see the famous sights of Los Angeles than from a helicopter. Soar over the Hollywood Hills on this 35 minute tour and see Sunset Boulevard, Hollywood Boulevard, Beverly Hills, Grauman's Chinese Theatre, and the glistening Downtown skyline from a birds-eye perspective. Depart from Van Nuys Airport, where scenes from 'Casablanca' were shot. Admire the iconic Hollywood Sign as you get up close through panoramic helicopter windows.
What's Included
- All applicable taxes and fees
- Gratuities
- Tips - it is customary to tip your pilot
Meeting Location
16425 Hart Street
Van Nuys, CA 91406, USA
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
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Mulholland Drive (pass by)
Hollywood Hills (pass by)
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- It is the company's policy is to verify both credit card used to book + government issued identification. Please be prepared to present these two items prior to your flight.
- All bookings: 2 passenger minimum. For 4 or more passengers – Please note that groups will not travel at the same time. Multiple flights will need to occur. Example: 1st group flies, then 2nd group waits and so on.
- All flight times are approximate and subject to change due to weather conditions and weight restrictions
- All passenger heights and weights must be advised at time of booking
- Children: UNDER 24 months of age - not yet reached their 2nd birthday are welcome as a lap child at no charge when there is a minimum of two adults on board. Children 24 months and older require an individual full-fare seat. Per Federal Aviation Administration Regulation 14 CFR 91.205: An approved safety belt with an approved metal-to-metal latching device, or other approved restraint system for each occupant 2 years of age or older.
- For safety reasons, the helicopter cannot accommodate any passengers weighing more than 300 pounds (136 kilos) however if any passenger is over 250 lbs please contact operator.
- Passenger Weights: The safety and comfort of our passengers is very important to us. Therefore it is necessary that each passenger be asked for their height and weight. The distribution of weight is vital to safety in a helicopter and it is our responsibility to make sure that the aircraft is not overloaded or out of balance. There are also per seat weight limits for each aircraft. Total weight of all Passengers, not to exceed 600 lbs. For passengers weighing over 250 lbs. please call our office.
- Sunset times vary. Please let us know if you would like sunset slot
- At any given time, the federal government imposes Temporary Flight Restrictions (TFRs) which essentially closes the airspace over certain areas and prohibiting civil aircraft from flyovers. In Los Angeles, airspace is closed when VIPs such as the president are in town. Also, when Dodgers or Rams are playing, we are restricted from flying over or near these sports stadiums. We do our best to monitor TFRs and in most cases we have 24 to 48 hr. warnings. But in some cases, flight restrictions can be imposed with no warning. The LA Dodger games usually affects the Downtown LA portion of our tours.
- IMPORTANT: Must have a lead contact email and mobile number. No exceptions.
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- All applicable taxes and fees.
- Gratuities.
- Tips - it is customary to tip your pilot.
The minimum age to participate is 1. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
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Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Hooray for Hollywood 35-Minute Helicopter Tour is as follows:
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Hooray for Hollywood 35-Minute Helicopter Tour will be included in your confirmation email from City Balloon Tours. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- All applicable taxes and fees
- Gratuities
- Tips - it is customary to tip your pilot
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- It is the company's policy is to verify both credit card used to book + government issued identification. Please be prepared to present these two items prior to your flight.
- All bookings: 2 passenger minimum. For 4 or more passengers – Please note that groups will not travel at the same time. Multiple flights will need to occur. Example: 1st group flies, then 2nd group waits and so on.
- All flight times are approximate and subject to change due to weather conditions and weight restrictions
- All passenger heights and weights must be advised at time of booking
- Children: UNDER 24 months of age - not yet reached their 2nd birthday are welcome as a lap child at no charge when there is a minimum of two adults on board. Children 24 months and older require an individual full-fare seat. Per Federal Aviation Administration Regulation 14 CFR 91.205: An approved safety belt with an approved metal-to-metal latching device, or other approved restraint system for each occupant 2 years of age or older.
- For safety reasons, the helicopter cannot accommodate any passengers weighing more than 300 pounds (136 kilos) however if any passenger is over 250 lbs please contact operator.
- Passenger Weights: The safety and comfort of our passengers is very important to us. Therefore it is necessary that each passenger be asked for their height and weight. The distribution of weight is vital to safety in a helicopter and it is our responsibility to make sure that the aircraft is not overloaded or out of balance. There are also per seat weight limits for each aircraft. Total weight of all Passengers, not to exceed 600 lbs. For passengers weighing over 250 lbs. please call our office.
- Sunset times vary. Please let us know if you would like sunset slot
- At any given time, the federal government imposes Temporary Flight Restrictions (TFRs) which essentially closes the airspace over certain areas and prohibiting civil aircraft from flyovers. In Los Angeles, airspace is closed when VIPs such as the president are in town. Also, when Dodgers or Rams are playing, we are restricted from flying over or near these sports stadiums. We do our best to monitor TFRs and in most cases we have 24 to 48 hr. warnings. But in some cases, flight restrictions can be imposed with no warning. The LA Dodger games usually affects the Downtown LA portion of our tours.
- IMPORTANT: Must have a lead contact email and mobile number. No exceptions.
