Take a Helicopter Ride Over St. Louis

Experience the Gateway Arch and downtown St. Louis from a new angle as you fly above the Mississippi River and St. Louis in a helicopter tour. Located on the riverfront below the Gateway Arch, Gateway Helicopter Tours offers four tour options to give unique perspectives of the entire city.

Ready to take flight in a St. Louis helicopter tour?

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About Gateway Helicopter Tours

Located on the landing pad near the St. Louis riverfront, Gateway Helicopter Tours has been offering unique helicopter tours of St. Louis since 2009. Experience flights over downtown St. Louis in a riveting riverfront flight. Helicopter tours are a separate attraction from offerings inside Gateway Arch National Park.

Downtown St. Louis, the Riverfront and the Eads Bridge at sunset.

Riverfront Experience

A short helicopter ride showcasing the St. Louis Riverfront, Gateway Arch National Park, and downtown St. Louis.

Riverfront Information
The Anheuser-Busch Brewery buildings in downtown St. Louis

Anheuser-Busch Experience

Fly past the Mississippi River, the Gateway Arch, and over to the historic Anheuser-Busch campus to see St. Louis from a whole new view.

Climatron dome at Missouri Botanical Gardens

Botanical Gardens Experience

A flight over St. Louis featuring Gateway Arch National Park, downtown St. Louis, Busch Stadium, and the Botanical Gardens.

View of downtown St. Louis with a shot of the top of the Gateway Arch from above.

St. Louis Deluxe Experience

The longest St. Louis helicopter tour offered! Explore the city, Forest Park, and Mississippi River in this downtown helicopter ride.

Know Before You Go

Before taking flight on a helicopter ride over St. Louis, here are a few commonly asked questions.

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    It is located near the riverfront dock at 50 N. Leonor K. Sullivan Blvd. St. Louis MO, 63102.

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    Gateway Helicopter Tours are offered ​seven days a week, weather permitting, from April-November from 11am to around 5pm.

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    For more specific tour information, please visit the Gateway Helicopter Tours website.

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    Please call 314-469-4494 for additional information.

Explore More Below The Gateway Arch

Planning a full day after your helicopter tour above St. Louis? Discover all the activities you and your family can do in Gateway Arch National Park and along the riverfront.

View of the riverboat and Gateway Arch

Riverboat Cruises

Cruise along the Mississippi river with the Riverboats at the Gateway Arch.

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Riverboat Gift Shop

Bring home a unique riverfront souvenir from the Riverboat Gift Shop.

Visit the Gift Shop
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Paddlewheel Café

Grab a bite to eat at St. Louis’ only waterfront dining destination.

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Skyline Dinner Cruise

Take an evening dinner cruise on our Riverboats.

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Tram Ride to the Top

Travel to the top of the Gateway Arch inside one of our trams.

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Gateway Arch National Park

Wander the 91 acre national park grounds.

Explore the Park Grounds

Have additional questions about Gateway Helicopter Tours? Contact ​​314-496-4494.