Gateway Helicopter Tours, Inc

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Enjoy a spectacular ride showcasing the fabulous St. Louis Riverfront.

Soar along the historic Mississippi River for a view of the St. Louis skyline and Downtown St. Louis that you’ll never forget.

One of our most pleasing tours offers the chance to fly above the world-renown Missouri Botanical Gardens, then back to the Downtown area for an amazing view of Busch Stadium and the St. Louis Riverfront.

Our final tour offers you the chance to see it all! After flying over the Anheuser-Busch Brewery and the Missouri Botanical Gardens, it’s on to Forest Park and its numerous landmarks including the Muny Opera, St. Louis Art and History Museums, and the St. Louis Zoo. The St. Louis City Museum, the Chain of Rocks Lock and Dam, and many more breathtaking views are included!

During the season we are open 7 days a week (weather permitting) from 11:00 am to dusk. There are no reservations; walk in, purchase one of our four ticket options, and we will have you up as quick as we can. There is a 2 ticket minimum per flight with a maximum of 3 passengers at a time. Children under the age of 2 may ride on an adults lap for free, children over 2 years of age must be in a seat, which requires regular ticket pricing. The maximum weight per seat is 300 pounds and the maximum combined weight of all passengers cannot exceed 550 pounds, we do apologize for any inconvenience but those are Federal Regulations that are not negotiable. We are typically flying between 100 and 120 MPH so we cover a lot of ground in just a short time.