New York Dyker Heights Christmas Lights

Overview

Nothing says Christmas like Dyker Heights, the most famous display of lights on the planet. Locals have been decorating their homes—personally and professionally—since the '80s, making it a true NYC winter wonderland.

THE TOUR WILL TAKE PLACE RAIN or SHINE!

The ride from Midtown to Dyker Heights in Brooklyn is about an hour long on board of our comfortable coach fully heated with a restroom on board.

Your guide will escort you to Lucy Spata's house, the house that started this tradition, and walk you through the most illuminated streets before taking you back to the bus. You will spend about an hour in Dyker Heights strolling around and taking pictures.

The next stop will be at the foot of the Brooklyn Bridge in the DUMBO/Brooklyn Heights area of Brooklyn. You will have about 25 minutes to take pictures of the breathtaking Manhattan skyline and the Bridge.

Then you will return to Manhattan via the Manhattan Bridge. The tour ends at the Bryant Park Winter Village.

City: New York City

Wed 25 Dec

Other dates

You can choose the date already on the booking website

Starting at $59.00

Make a reservation

Wed 25 Dec

Starting at $59.00

Make a reservation

New York City Tours

Unique Activities (21) Transfers & Transportation (103) Tours, Sightseeing & Cruises (113) Entry Tickets (47) Sporting Events (1) Good for Small Groups (6) Seasonal & Holiday Tours (41) Walking Tours (697) Outdoor Activities (20) Limitied Availability Tours (6) LGBT Friendly Tours (4) Family-friendly Activities (7) Solo Travelers' Tours (147) Food & Drinks (27) Travelers recommend (73) Good for Groups (8) Top Activities (18) Guided Audio Tours (3) Art, Culture & History (135) Attractions to explore (38)

What's Included

Local guide

All taxes, fees and handling charges

Restroom on board

Fully heated and A/C motor coach

Additional Info

Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Children must be accompanied by an adult
Children/Infants up to 2 years old don't pay as long as they sit on an adult's laps.
Not reccommended for travelers with serious mobility issues
Not reccommended for travelers on a wheelchair
Face masks provided for travellers
Transportation vehicles regularly sanitised
Tour participants need to wear a face mask when on the bus.

What To Expect

Dyker Heights

This is the main stop of our tour. (Note: buses are not allowed in Dyker Heights because of the narrow streets). Your guide will escort you to the two most illuminated streets and orient you. You will then have an hour to explore and take pictures on your own.

Brooklyn Heights

Stop to enjoy spectacular views of the Brooklyn Bridge and the breathtaking Manhattan Skyline illuminated! (Note: duration can be between 20-30 minutes depend on traffic.)

Bryant Park

This is where our tour ends. Bryant Park's Winter Village is a market with over 150 stalls selling seasonal food, drink & gifts as well as a large ice skating rink with skate rental. You can enjoy the view of the colorful Bryant Park Christmas tree and buy one of the best hot chocolate in town. The Rockefeller Center and its tree are only a few minutes walk from here.

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Traveler Photos

Reviews (206)

Suzanne_W

Dec 2019

Having seen pictures of the houses in their glory, I was a tad disappointed that it was on a much smaller scale than I was expecting, with just the odd house decorated here & there. The trip itself was well organised, the reps were waiting to board you on the bus & kept to the given timings, but the trip advertises “a small amount of walking” when actually you are dropped off on a residential street & told you have an hour to walk round the area until you meet up for the bus (the bus has to leave the area so no opportunity to reboard early). I tried to keep up with the tour guide but I’m on crutches & had to give up after about 15 minutes. There is nowhere nearby to sit down or anywhere to wait for the bus & it was freezing cold & windy - had I known in advance how long we were off the bus, I wouldn’t have booked, I consider an hour to be well more than a “small amount”. There was a stop on the return journey to allow for photographs of the night skyline but due to the amount of earlier activity, I opted to stay on the bus. We were dropped off at Bryant Park which gave an opportunity for people to visit the market stalls & ice rink, that was a nice end. The guide & the bus driver were friendly & had great depth of knowledge which was imparted on the journey, I just wish that the initial description of the tour gave more accurate information.

Response from Host

Dec 2019

Hi there, the only way to visit the Dyker Heights decorations is to walk around the houses. It is a residential area with no benches. I never had anyone complaining about too much walking on this tour. I am sorry that there was no clarity in the description. Thank you for the feedback and we will take it into consideration to improve the description of the tour in the future. Best Valerio

Julie_C

Dec 2019

After a delay waiting for our coach. We arrived at Dyker Heights which was amazing to see. The tour guide was knowledgeable. The added extra of seeing Brooklyn bridge at night and the best ice Cream topped off the tour. Xx

Response from Host

Dec 2019

Hi there, very happy you did enjoy the tour. sorry for the coach delay! Happy Holidays!

Nadia S

Dec 2019

We understand that traffic in NY can cause delays but having us show up 15 min early for the tour and then stand outside on the sidewalk until all latecomers are accounted for only to wait another 30 min in the cold for the bus is a bit much. We also waited where instructed but the guide ended up wait9ng around the corner without letting anybody else know. But nevertheless, we got our full hour of looking at lights, which was great. And we saw additional attractions such as the Brooklyn Bridge at night. The best part was the information provided by our guide on where else to go and what to visit while we were driving in peak NY traffic to Dyker heights. At least we had a nice comfortable hot bus to return to at the end - with access to a bathroom!

Response from Host

Dec 2019

Hi Nadia, I am glad to hear you enjoyed the tour and the amenities of our bus. I sincerely apologize for the bus being late. I can assure you that it is not our standard. We always have a bus arriving at 3.30 and the second at 3.45. Unfortunately, because of traffic, the second one was late on that specific day. Thank you for the feedback and for the overall positive review.