London Helicopter Tours

As the blades begin to turn, and the helicopter takes flight, so the city — vast, layered, legendary — awaits. Soon you’re zipping over countryside, making your way to the capital. From the soft sprawl of rural England, rooftops begin to cluster, roads multiply, and then it happens — London appears.

That unmistakable skyline begins to rise in the distance. A breath-catching moment. You’re flying towards one of the greatest cities in the world, and it’s about to unfold, in real time, at your feet.

The River Thames soon becomes your guide, sweeping you in as the capital reveals itself. Below, the Houses of Parliament stand tall beside the clockface of Big Ben, while Westminster Abbey rests quietly behind.

You might circle near Buckingham Palace, see the wide parks that frame it, and then watch as the old and new flow together — from St Paul’s Cathedral to the soaring curve of the London Eye.

Every angle brings something new. A rooftop garden, a hidden square, a flash of red bus crossing a bridge. From up here, the city isn’t just seen — it’s felt.

Grand Tours take you further still. The helicopter traces the Thames east, past Tower Bridge, the gleaming towers of the financial district, and on to the O2 Arena at Greenwich — a modern icon on historic ground.

As your experience continues on, the striking presence of The Shard, standing guard over Tower Bridge looms large, which itself, is your visual call to arms to be admiring the historic Tower of London. The dome of St Stephen Walbrook, or even the Olympic Park can come drifting into view, all adding the sheer scale of the city and tour. Indeed, every turn brings another landmark into frame.

It’s a rare and exhilarating way to experience London — a flight through past and present, tradition and ambition, all stitched together by the flow of the river below. It’s a sightseeing extravaganza and visual feast that should not, cannot, be missed!