Our Top 8 Fly-and-Walk Tours Around the World

1.Barcelona Helicopter, Sailboat & Old Town Private Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,395 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $513Our pick

Start with a guided walk from Eixample through Passeig de Gràcia, Plaza de Catalunya, and the Gothic Quarter. Then take a boat from Port Vell to the heliport for a roughly 5 to 7 minute helicopter flight over Barcelona’s waterfront. Guides have included Jimena, Carlos, Han, Lucas, Mirko, Roger, and Oscar.

“The walking portion covered a lot in both old and new Barcelona and was very interesting, we did not know however that it was going to be 2 hours. The taxi to get to the helicopter had to be done in 2 batches, not all as 1 group. The ride itself was too short and we were not able to ride together. The boat was nice, however we had to line up with the general public and did not get priority seating. When the excursion was over we were not brought back to our original meeting point. The adventure was good but knowing more specific details would have been appreciated”

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2.Juneau Shore Excursion: Helicopter Tour and Guided Icefield Walk

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 536 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $440

Take a narrated helicopter flight from Juneau to Herbert Glacier, then walk on the ice with your pilot-guide. The 2.5-hour excursion includes port or hotel pickup, round-trip transport, boots, and raincoats if needed. Pilots such as Keith, Cameron, Cody, Max, and Markus have been praised for smooth flying and clear local commentary.

“Everything about the trip was exceptional. Our pilot Cameron was extremely knowledgeable about the entire area in the town and on the glacier. It was about 65° in town and surprisingly mild on top of the glacier, we only needed a light jacket. I would highly recommend this tour to everyone.”

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3.360º Lisbon: Helicopter Flight, Boat Trip and Old Town Walking

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

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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4.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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5.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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6.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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7.Helicopter Ride, Old Town Walking Tour, Abra & Snacks

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 13 reviews · 5 hours · from $285

This five-hour small-group tour pairs a 12-minute helicopter flight over Palm Jumeirah, Burj Al Arab, and Burj Khalifa with an Old Dubai walk, Arabic coffee, dates, local snacks, an abra ride, and Gold and Spice Souk visits. Guides include Khan, Maaz, Nour, Haïdi, and A. Hassan. Hotel pickup and multilingual guiding are included.

“Annulation la veille à 20h30 par sms, impossible de reporter car notre séjour prenait fin le lendemain, aucune proposition à la place , même la visite du souk Très déçue par leur indifférence”

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8.Rotorua: Helicopter Flight and Guided Walk on Mt Tarawera

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 10 reviews · 40 min · from $376

Fly from Rotorua’s lakefront over lakes, national parks, and mountains before landing on Mount Tarawera. Your English-speaking pilot and guide explain the volcano’s geology, culture, and past, then lead a 20-minute walk beside its eruption-scarred craters and domes. The 40-minute trip includes flights both ways and is weather dependent.

“An amazing bucket list experience. Stunning landscape. Ian our pilot was a fabulous narrator. Cannot recommend this enough.”

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