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St Augustine Helicopter Tours | See the Old City from the Sky

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St Augustine is known as the oldest city in America. Located on the coast of northeastern Florida, this city attracts many visitors with its beautiful beaches and historic Spanish architecture.

Whether you are a local traveller or a tourist, flying over St Augustine in a helicopter is an exciting new way of exploring the city.

You can get a bird’s-eye view of attractions such as the St Augustine Lighthouse, Fort Matanzas and the Castillo de San Marcos. Or you can fly along the coast and admire the picturesque St Augustine Beach area.

Read on to discover all the options that are available to explore the old city from the air.

Where to Find Helicopter Tours in St Augustine

If you would like to tour St Augustine by helicopter, First City Helicopters is the company to go to. They have affordable prices and provide great service. With a friendly pilot and a bright yellow helicopter nicknamed Bee, you’re sure to have a wonderful time in the air.

Note: While searching for helicopter tours in St Augustine, Florida, you may have come across the company Old City Helicopters. Just be aware that this business has closed permanently and First City Helicopters now offers tours in its place.

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St Augustine Helicopter Rides Offered by First City Helicopters

First City Helicopters provide tours that depart from the St Augustine Airport in Florida. They are open every day from 09:00 to 18:00 and welcome walk-ins, although some flights require bookings in advance.

The helicopter can accommodate 3 passengers per flight. There is no age limit and children are welcome to join the tour. Just be aware that children still pay full price.

Below is a summary of the different tours available. If you want to make reservations you can call the company or fill out a form on their website.

Also take a look at their specials page. You can enjoy some of the tours listed below at a discounted price on special occasions such as Father’s Day and the 4th of July.

Quick Tours

These 5 to 10 minute tours are perfect for those who want to experience an exhilarating helicopter flight without spending too much money.

You can choose the North Beach or Porpoise Point tours to explore the coastline of St Augustine from up high. The pilot will take you low and fast over the beach and return over the intracoastal waterway.

If you are interested in the historical landmarks of St Augustine, the Old Downtown Tour is the perfect flight for you. You will get a bird’s-eye view of structures such as the St Augustine Lighthouse, which was built in the 1870s and is still functional today.

The Bridge of Lions, named one of the top 10 bridges in America, spans the intracoastal waterway and is stunning to see from the air.

Prices for these tours range from $49 to $100 and are available for walk-ins.

St Augustin Lion Bridge

Longer Rides

First City Helicopters offers 3 longer tours that combine the destinations of the short tours, as well as adding new attractions.

Anastasia State Park & Old Downtown Tour is the most popular on their website. This helicopter ride takes you over the beautiful beach, past Porpoise Point, and all the way to Anastasia Island.

There you can see the St Augustine Lighthouse before flying back over the downtown area and all its popular landmarks. Among these is the Castillo de San Marcos, which is the oldest masonry fort in America. This impressive stone structure, with its star-shaped design, is a sight to behold from above.

At $145 per person for a 25-mile flight, this tour gives you a wonderful look at all that St Augustine has to offer, without breaking the bank.

The longest tour available is the Fort Matanzas & Old Downtown Tour. It covers 42 miles and includes the sights from all the other tours.

In addition, you will fly down to the national monument Fort Matanzas. This fortified watchtower from the 1700s stands guard over the coast of Florida.

As you follow the Matanzas river back to the airport, you can admire the acres of dunes and maritime forest protected in the area’s national park.

This helicopter ride costs $225 but will be well worth it.

Castillo De San Marcos

The Sunset Tour

This tour is the perfect way to spend a romantic evening. The helicopter will fly along the coastline to give you the most spectacular views of St Augustine in the sunset.

It is important to note that the Sunset Tour requires a reservation at least one day in advance. The flight covers about 32 miles and costs $179 per person.

Christmas Special Tours

From November to January, First City Helicopters offers 2 special nighttime tours. You can celebrate the season in an exciting new way with the City of Lights or Night of Lights tour.

The helicopter takes off 30 minutes after sunset and circles the downtown area to show you the enchanting views of St Augustine decked out in Christmas lights.

These tours cost $200 and $350 respectively and require you to make reservations at least one business day in advance.

St Augustine sunset water

Ready to Book Your St Augustine Helicopter Tour?

St Augustine might not be such a well-known destination, but it is indeed a stunning area to discover by helicopter. Whether you take a quick tour or go for one of the longer flights, you are sure to discover many treasures and beautiful vistas.

The old city has much for you to discover. And what better way to explore St Augustine’s historic buildings and lovely beaches than by getting a fresh perspective from above.

But don’t just let us tell you about it – grab a few friends and go see the sights for yourself! Let us know in the comments below what you thought of your trip.

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    Rob_B

    The takeoff was the best part of the tour. That initial rush upon leaving the ground was thrilling, as I have never flown before. The guide was very capable and gave insightful and interesting information. The views from above were beautiful. It was a lot of fun, and I would love to fly with them again, for an even longer tour, if possible.

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    Rob_B

    The feeling while taking off. I'd never flown before. Seeing everything from above was amazing. I'm not sure how high we were because even huge objects looked small.

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    Lucinda_W

    Loved the pilot. Felt safe, and she was personable and knowledgeable. Hope to do a night flight during The Nights of Lights.

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