Top 15 Portugal Helicopter Tours

1.360º Lisbon: Helicopter Flight, Boat Trip and Old Town Walking

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 498 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $181Our pick

Spend about five hours seeing Lisbon from three angles: walk through Baixa and the old quarters, cruise the Tagus toward Belém, then take an eight-minute helicopter flight. Guides such as Pedro, Rui, Gui, and Paulo have led this experience. The yellow tram portion is currently unavailable, and the flight may change with weather or weight limits.

“Joao provided important and fun facts about the city as he led us through 3 neighborhoods. Knowing where the funicular and elevators are was great during the rest of my stay.”

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2.Helicopter Ride, Boat Trip, & Old Town Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 480 reviews · 5 hours · from $176

This five-hour Lisbon tour combines a guided walk through Rossio, Bairro Alto, Alfama, and Baixa with a Tagus cruise to Belém and a short helicopter flight. Guides such as Ricardo, Rui, Pedro, João, and Luciano lead the day in English, Portuguese, or Spanish. The yellow tram section is temporarily unavailable, so check current conditions before booking.

“Not usually one for guided tours, but this looked like good value. And it really was! Pedro, our guide, was friendly and very knowledgable. The small group and Pedro’s style was a big plus - like getting a private guided tour from your favourite uncle :) Even managed to spot a pod of dolphins on the boat ride. The helicopter ride was the thrill you would expect.”

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3.City and Coastline Sightseeing Helicopter Flight

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 97 reviews · 10 min · from $235

Meet at Torre VTS, near Lisbon’s city center by taxi, for a 10-minute helicopter flight over the coast and Tagus River. With a maximum of three passengers, you’ll see Belém Tower, Jerónimos Monastery, the 25th April Bridge, and Christ King Monument from above. A live guide speaks English, Spanish, or Portuguese.

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4.Porto 360°: Helicopter Flight, Guided Walking Tour & River Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 81 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $156Best value

Spend about five hours exploring Porto with a professional bilingual guide, walking from São Bento Station to Bolhão Market, cruising the Douro, and taking a six-minute helicopter flight over the river and bridges. Guides such as David, Francisco, and Flavia have helped make the tour personal, though the boat cruise and helicopter wait require some patience.

“O guia turístico foi ótimo, e bastante atencioso, mas a parte melhor que era andar de helicóptero foi cancelado devido supostamente do tempo, mas haviam helicópteros a sobrevoar a zona, eu nao sei porque uns helicópteros podiam andar e a nossa reserva era a que nao se podia...”

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5.Porto: Helicopter Ride, Guided Walking Tour & River Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 51 reviews · 5 hours · from $432

Spend five hours with a bilingual guide exploring Porto’s São Bento Station, Bolhão Market, Ribeira, the Douro River, and the city skyline. The tour includes a walking tour, a river cruise, and a shared helicopter flight for up to three passengers. Guides such as Edward, Diana, Francisco, and Flavia have earned special praise for their warm, flexible approach.

“Edward was a wonderful guide. He explained the history and significance of the specific buildings and areas in Porto. He kept the group together and going at a good pace for all in the group.”

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6.Lisbon Helicopter Flight: City & Coastline Views

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 40 reviews · 1 hour (approx.) · from $239

Meet at the Torre VTS heliport in Algés for a shared helicopter flight over Lisbon and the Tagus. The route includes Belém Tower, Jerónimos Monastery, the 25th of April Bridge, and Christ the King. The actual flight is about 10 minutes, though some bookings describe 1 hour overall. Bring ID, arrive 15 minutes early, and watch the weather.

“Bon moment, dommage trop court mais vraiment agréable, le pilote au top 👌 Découvrir Lisbonne par les airs”

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7.Helicopter Tour over Belem

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 38 reviews · 10 min

Join Portugal Helicopters for a private 10-minute flight above Lisbon’s Belém district. After check-in and a safety briefing, you’ll see Belém Tower, Jerónimos Monastery, MAAT, the 25th April Bridge, and Christ the King from the air. Flights are available in English or Portuguese for groups of up to three.

“Toller Rundflug bei tollem Wetter. Netter Pilot, reibungsloser Ablauf. Wie immer ist das Event zu kurz :-) Kurzum: Es hat uns sehr gut gefallen!”

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8.Porto’s Panoramic Helicopter Flight 10 Minutes

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 22 reviews · from $171

Meet near Porto’s city center for a 10-minute helicopter flight over the coastline and Douro River. You’ll see Dom Luís Bridge and Porto from above, with live support in English, Spanish, or Portuguese. The flight is shared, carries up to three passengers, and requires valid ID and passenger weight details at booking.

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9.Porto: Douro River Helicopter Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 18 reviews

Take off beside the Douro from Massarelos for a private 10-minute helicopter flight over Porto. With a Portuguese- or English-speaking guide, you’ll see the Arrábida, Luís I, Infante Dom Henrique, D. Maria Pia, and Freixo bridges, plus the Historic Center, Serra do Pilar Monastery, and Gaia’s port cellars.

“Super activité à faire ! Un peu court mais on est prévenu. Je recommande !”

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10.Guided Bike Tour, Helicopter Flight, and Boat Trip

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 15 reviews · 4.5 hours · from $194

Meet your guide in Rossio Square for a walking tour through central Lisbon, then cycle beside the Tagus to Belém. You’ll take a 10-minute helicopter flight, tour Belém, and return by boat with views of the 25th of April Bridge. Guides include Pedro, Rui, Luciano, and Francisco M.

“A total immersive experience!! Pedro, our guide, was very skilled and so much fun. Definitely recommend it on your trip to lisbon..”

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11.Lisbon 360 City Tour: Bike tour, Boat Trip and Helicopter Flight

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 15 reviews · 4 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $198

Spend about four and a half hours seeing Lisbon from street level, the Tagus, and the air. Your guide leads a bike ride through Bairro Alto, Alfama, downtown, and Belém, then you take a helicopter flight near Algés and a boat trip on the river. Luciano is one guide named in the feedback, noted for lively history stories.

“I originally booked the electric bike, boat and helicopter tour but there wasn't enough people so they did gave me option to reschedule, which was fine and it changed to a walking, boat and helicopter tour. So just letting others know that the day you booked isn't 100% guaranteed, we were given 3 days before the notice our day wasn't going ahead. But other than that the tour was brilliant and the hours went by so quickly!”

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12.Sightseeing Helicopter Tour Over Belem and Caparica

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 13 reviews · 15 min

Take a private 15-minute Robinson 44 flight from Algés over the Tagus, Belém, the 25 de Abril Bridge, Christ the King, Caparica, and São Lourenço do Bugio. An English or Portuguese speaking pilot provides the flight, with room for up to three passengers. Confirm the route and time before booking.

“It was a amazing experience. It was a dream come true. 🙏”

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13.Helicopter Tour over Estoril & Cascais

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 4 reviews · 20 min

Take a 20-minute private helicopter flight from Algés over São Julião da Barra, Bugio Lighthouse, Carcavelos, Estoril, and Cascais. An English- or Portuguese-speaking guide points out coastal landmarks, beaches, forts, and the Cascais Marina. The flight accommodates up to three people, with a total weight limit of 235 kilograms.

“Great communication with Monica days prior to the flight. Flight started at the exact agreed time and lasted exactly 20 minutes. The pilot was very informative pointing out details during the flight. This was a birthday present for my partner, and we were both very happy and satisfied with the whole experience. Definitely recommend, you will not be disappointed!”

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14.Helicopter Tour over Cascais & Cabo da Roca

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · 30 minutes (approx.)

Take a private 30-minute helicopter flight from Algés over Lisbon’s waterfront, Oeiras, Carcavelos, Estoril, Cascais, Hell’s Mouth, Guincho Beach, and Cabo da Roca. Your pilot flies your group of up to three, offering a fast, striking view of the Portuguese Riviera. Bring a passport, confirm your time slot, and expect weather-dependent plans.

“We had absolutely amazing views and a smooth ride. The staff was super friendly. It was an easy process from start to finish.”

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15.Helicopter Tour over Estoril & Cascais

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 4 reviews · 18 to 20 minutes (approx.)

You’ll take an 18 to 20-minute private helicopter flight from Algés, near Lisbon, over the Estoril and Cascais coast. The booking covers up to three people, but check the aircraft’s total weight limit carefully before paying. This is sightseeing from the air, not a guided commentary tour, and transport to the heliport is not normally included.

“Der gebuchte Termin wurde von Montag 10:00 Uhr auf Sonntag Abend 18:00 Uhr verlegt.Extrem schwierige Kommunikation.Der Pilot meldete sich um 18:15 Uhr und teilte mit, dass er 10 Minuten Verspätung habe. Er kam ca. 90 Minuten zu spät an. Der Rundflug ( bezahlt 20 ) Minuten, dauerte nur 16 MinutenMit Start und Landung, incl. Warmlaufen lassen des Motors. Der Poto/ Englisch sprechende Pilot 👩‍✈️ war im Hubschrauber stumm wie ein Fisch, hat nichts erklärt. Der Hubschrauber ist auch in die Jahre gekommen und hat irgendwie einen Lagerschaden. Spart euch das Geld. Hier erlebt ihr die teuer abzocke. Grüße Thomas aus BADEN BADEN. 👍14.07.2020”

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