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Tampa Downtown Helicopter Tour

4.817 reviewsYbor City

  • 15 minutes
  • Free cancellation up to 24h before
  • Guided in English
  • Instant confirmation

Highlights

Depart from flyVENTURE to the West, enjoying a view of the most elaborate homes of Davis Island and Bayshore Blvd as you turn North towards Downtown Tampa. View the St. Pete Times Forum, the Florida Aquarium, University of South Florida, and Tampa’s skyline from just above rooftop level. You can add extra flight time to include the Raymond James Stadium serving as the home field for the Buccaneers and the Bulls, and has been the site of three Super Bowls in 2001, 2009 and 2021, the third of which the Buccaneers became the first team in NFL history both to play and to win a Super Bowl on their home field. From there you'll return to flyVENTURE. And for an even better and more spectacular unobstructed birds-eye view, you can choose to have the aircraft doors removed during your flight. Champagne and extra time (to include Bush Gardens, Raymond James Stadium or the Beaches) are available as additional options during checkout.

Inclusions

What's included

  • Unmatched views of Downtown Tampa from just above rooftop level
  • Free Doors‑Off Upgrade (if requested)
  • A dynamic, scenic flight over Tampa’s most iconic districts Soar above Davis Islands, Bayshore Blvd.
  • Perfect for guests seeking a longer, more immersive flight

Itinerary

  1. Depart to the West, enjoying a view of the most elaborate homes of Davis Island and Bayshore Blvd as you turn North towards Downtown Tampa. View the St. Pete Times Forum, the Florida Aquarium, University of South Florida, and Tampa’s skyline from just above rooftop level.

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  2. You can add extra flight time to include the Raymond James Stadium, serving as the home field for the Buccaneers and the Bulls, the facility has been the site of three Super Bowls in 2001, 2009, 2021, the third of which the Buccaneers became the first team in NFL history both to play and to win a Super Bowl on their home field.

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  3. With nearly 3,000 animals representing more than 300 species, the park's zoological collection is a marquee attraction for families. With 10 thrilling coasters, Busch Gardens Tampa Bay is known for the fastest, steepest, tallest coasters in the country.

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  4. Ybor City, also known as "Cigar City", is most famous for its history as the "Cigar Capital of the World". It's a historic neighborhood in Tampa, Florida, known for its cobblestone streets, historic cigar factories, and vibrant cultural scene.

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  5. The University of South Florida (USF) is known for its strong research focus, particularly in medicine, engineering, and technology, with a high ranking in research expenditures and patent generation

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  6. Rated among the best aquariums in the US, The Florida Aquarium welcomes visitors to experience a wide variety of aquatic and terrestrial animals – including sea turtles, sharks, lemurs, otters – with the goal of building awareness and inspiring conservation action.

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Cancellation

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.

Reviews

4.8

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Know before you go

Meeting point
We're located south of the Peter O. Knight Airport, west of the Davis Island Dog Beach, just before the Boat Ramp, Building 2800.
Pickup
Everyone meets at the starting point; there is no pickup.
Ticket type
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Operated by
flyVENTURE (Sarasota)
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

How it compares in Tampa

  • Its from-price is 72% above the median of the 173 experiences we list in Tampa.
  • It is shorter than most of them.
  • By number of reviews it ranks 37 of 173.
  • The operator lists free cancellation on it.

About Tampa

Tampa is a Gulf Coast city in Florida, with the historic Latin quarter of Ybor City, a downtown riverwalk and a waterfront on a wide bay.

Tampa stands on Tampa Bay in Florida, where the Hillsborough River runs through the downtown and the port is among the busiest in the state. Ybor City, a historic district, grew from the 1880s around cigar factories founded by Cuban and Spanish immigrants; its brick buildings, iron balconies and cafés remain, and chickens wander the streets. The Riverwalk follows the waterfront downtown.

Top-ranked sights in Tampa: Ybor City, Tampa Riverwalk, The Florida Aquarium.

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