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

Tue 24 Dec

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Starting at $59.00

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Tue 24 Dec

Starting at $59.00

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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.

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Reviews (206)

Worldtravelerrealest

Dec 2019

We did this while up in NYC area on November 29th. I have done some of these in other cities before and it can be hard to find a great one. This one is a must do! They had convenient amenities like power chargers, WIFI, and a restroom too. I thought the guide was very knowledgeable and professional. The lights of course were AMAZING! I will absolutely do this one again.

susandW8184OS

Dec 2019

Not a bad tour but I expected to see a lot more houses decorated. Tour guide was quite informative, we stopped at the Brooklyn Bridge to be able to take photos

Response from Host

Dec 2019

Hi Susan, It was unexpected that some houses were not yet lit up. Sorry you were disappointed. Happy to hear the tour guide was good. We appreciate your feedback.

Kay B

Dec 2019

Thanks for the enjoyment of our trip to Dyker heights. Even thought it was a bit early in the fact not all had their lights on as it was nov 30 th we loved every minute of it. This is one thing ticked off our bucket list. Had you not started your till Dec 1 at we would have missed out as we went home next morning. Loved it.

Response from Host

Dec 2019

Hi Kai, I am so happy to read your reviews. The reason why we start early is exactly that. Everybody cannot be here during the peak season. Over the years we have been receiving a lot of requests for early tours. Moreover, all the houses that are professionally decorated by specialized companies are ready by Thanksgiving. And those are the houses that you really need to see, whereas the other houses are more like fillers and they get lit a little later in the season. Thank you so much for your wonderful review and take good care!