The Tower of London sits on the north bank of the Thames beside Tower Bridge, a square fortress with a white keep at its centre and walls around it. From Tower Hill you see the outer walls. From a helicopter you see the layout inside them, with the keep in the middle, the bridge beside it, HMS Belfast moored on the river nearby and the towers of the City behind. It is one of the named sights on every private flight on the London hub.
The London Thames 35-Minute Private Helicopter Tour passes the Tower near the end of its central section. The flight lasts about 35 minutes in the air, about an hour in total, and costs from £1,055 (GBP) per helicopter for up to 3 guests. Before the Tower, the route names the Houses of Parliament, the London Eye, Trafalgar Square, St Paul’s, the Globe Theatre and the City; after it, HMS Belfast, Tower Bridge, the Olympic Stadium and Canary Wharf.
The London Champagne 35-Minute Private Helicopter Flight for Two includes the Tower and HMS Belfast just before its river section ends at Tower Bridge. It costs £1,055 per helicopter for 2 guests and comes with a bottle of champagne, or a non-alcoholic alternative on request. The London Olympic Park 45-Minute Private Helicopter Tour passes the Tower on its way east, about 45 minutes in the air, from £1,210 per helicopter for up to 3.
Each flight takes off at Redhill Aerodrome in Surrey, about 20 miles (32 km) south of central London. The first part of the trip crosses the Surrey countryside and the M25 and passes through the Heathrow control zone before the helicopter joins the Thames at Barnes. The Tower comes after Westminster and the City, so by the time you reach it you have already followed the river through the centre. On the way back, the route heads to Redhill via Croydon. You fly at about 1,000 feet, just above the height of the Shard, with pilot commentary.
The Tower is a sight from above, not a stop. There is no landing, no hover and no entry to the Tower included. Flights are private for your group only, and the price covers the whole helicopter, including taxes and fees; gratuities are not included. Tickets are non-refundable, so there is no refund if you cancel. Flights depend on suitable weather, and if the pilot decides conditions are unsuitable on the morning, you are offered another date.
Everyone must check in online at least 48 hours before the flight, giving names, dates of birth, nationality, weights and photo ID details. On the day, come to the meeting point, Hangar 1 at Redhill Aerodrome, Kings Mill Lane, Redhill RH1 5JY, 30 minutes before take-off with photo ID. Late arrival may mean no flight and no refund. There is no pickup and no space for bags on board. For the Tower of London as part of the full river route, book the Thames tour.
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