In an opera by Franz Lehar The Merry Widow seeks to find love again while countrymen try their best to keep her and her money in the poor country of Pontevedro.
Visit the site of the first ever hip hop party (hosted by DJ Kool Herc) and take photos of all of the iconic street murals and also get to take photos with your guides, get autographs, and receive a complimentary group photo of the whole tour crew. If you do nothing else in New York, you have to take the Birthplace of Hip Hop tour.
What Is Not Included?
Lunch is not included in the price of the tour. The four-hour version of this tour will be making a lunch stop. Please bring cash as it is likely that the restaurant we will visit won't accept credit cards. The three-hour trip will not be stopping for lunch. Please feel free to bring a snack along.
Souvenirs are not included in the price of the tour. Our participants have the opportunity to purchase exclusive CDs, T-Shirts, and more to remind them of their trip. Please bring cash if you might want to purchase lunch and/or souvenirs.
Good to Know :
Because of events held in the stadium, the tour is subject to change according to security requirements in force on the day of your visit.
For security reasons, your bag will be searched before you enter the stadium. Please aim to arrive 30 minutes before the scheduled time of your visit.
You’ll begin your tour by visiting the stands which offer you a breath-taking panorama.
Your expert guide will show you around the stadium’s private boxes. You’ll enjoy the special atmosphere of the locker room and will walk through the same tunnel which players use to access the pitch. Close your eyes and imagine the excitement of the 80,000 spectators cheering on their teams at the biggest games, as if you were there.
You’ll be told all about the stadium’s history, its unique architecture and the stars who’ve appeared on its manicured pitch.
But there’s more to the stadium than just football! The largest sporting and cultural venue in France doesn’t just host high-level competitions; shows and other major events are also held here. The Rolling Stones were the first group to perform at the stadium.
The experience continues as you’re left to enjoy the Stade de France’s museum: archives, models, autographed guitars and jerseys... an array of items which are testament to the stadium’s legendary history.
It’s a unique visit, following in the footsteps of Zidane and Griezmann, and allows you to find out all there is to know about the mysteries of the Stade de France!
Your entire experience will be approximately 1 hour which includes check-in, safety briefing, and 15 – 17 minute helicopter flight. The customer experience center includes; a Chicago history exhibit, flight simulator, helipad viewing lounge, interactive games, and snacks & refreshments available for purchase.
Chicago Helicopter Experience operates a fleet of Airbus AStar helicopters. The aircraft accommodates up to 6 guests plus a pilot per flight and is climate controlled. You will enjoy unobstructed views of the sights with spacious seating and listen to the live tour narration through Bose noise cancelling headsets.
All tours depart and return to Chicago Helicopter Experience Downtown Heliport; 2420 South Halsted St.
Free Parking on site. Roundtrip shuttle service is available from downtown hotels for an additional charge.
Ticket Terms
Maximum weight per passenger is 250 lbs (113kg)
Children 3 years old and above
Check-in time is 30 minutes prior to schedule tour departure time
Passengers under the influence of drugs or alcohol will not be permitted to fly – no refund will be given for the cancellation
All flight times are approximate and are susceptible to current weather conditions. In the event your flight is cancelled due to inclement weather, your ticket can be rescheduled or refunded for the full amount
