Dyker Heights Christmas Lights Tour

<p>The easiest way to see Dyker Heights’ famous Christmas lights from Manhattan. Skip the subway and the cold: a heated comfortable bus takes you from Midtown to Brooklyn, while a dedicated guide (separate from your driver) shares the stories behind the displays. Walk among giant Santas and light shows in Dyker Heights!</p>
Duration
4 hours
Group size
1-55 guests
Meeting Point
<p>Midtown Manhattan (8th Ave &amp; 51st St)</p>
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Dyker Heights Christmas Lights Tour
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Highlights

  • Be dazzled by the lavish Christmas decor at Dyker Heights.
  • Combine the best of both worlds with a guided bus tour and walking tour.
  • Snap photos of life-size Santas, synchronized light shows, and more.
  • Take in sweeping views of the Hudson River and skyline from your luxury bus.
  • Enjoy more festive displays at DUMBO and Bay Ridge.
  • End at Bryant Park’s Winter Village for gifts and treats.

What you'll do

Experience New York’s best neighborhood light show on this guided Dyker Heights Christmas Lights Tour. Transportation in comfortable, heated bus is included, so just sit back and relax as your guide narrates your journey with stories of the city, the harbor, and the neighborhoods we’ll be visiting.

On the...

Experience New York’s best neighborhood light show on this guided Dyker Heights Christmas Lights Tour. Transportation in comfortable, heated bus is included, so just sit back and relax as your guide narrates your journey with stories of the city, the harbor, and the neighborhoods we’ll be visiting.

On the ride over, we’ll stop for 20 minutes each in DUMBO and Bay Ridge so you can get a taste of these unique Brooklyn neighborhoods decked for the holidays. In DUMBO, see creative light installations projected onto historic buildings and illuminated waterfront displays. In Bay Ridge, the homes are festive with classic holiday lights and decor. And don’t miss those breathtaking views of the Hudson River and New Jersey skyline along the way.

For your guided Dyker Heights tour, we’ll step off the bus for a one-hour guided stroll through the neighborhood. This lets you appreciate the over-the-top holiday displays up-close — think life-size Santas, animated figures, and synchronized lights. Your guide makes the experience memorable by sharing how this NYC Christmas light display is unlike any other.

Our NYC holiday lights tour ends in the heart of Midtown at Bryant Park, where you can enjoy the cozy Winter Village, filled with handmade gifts and treats.

Schedule

  • Midtown

    Our meeting point, where you’ll receive an overview of the tour and settle in to your seat aboard our luxury bus

  • Narrated bus ride

    A scenic drive with views of the Hudson River and New Jersey skyline

  • Bay Ridge

    A Brooklyn neighborhood where we’ll stop to explore the festively decorated homes on foot

  • Dyker Heights

    A one-hour walking tour through a magical world of life-size Christmas characters, intricate light displays, and more

  • DUMBO

    Featuring creative holiday decor and waterfront light displays

  • Ride back to Midtown

    With Christmas music on the way before arriving at Bryant Park’s “Winter Village”

Lights, Camera, Reviews!

Amazing experience!

Joseph was a fabulous guide, informative, fun, and very organized. He made sure we got the full experience, while our skilled driver handled everything smoothly. Highly recommend!

— Kathleen

A wonderful experience!

The trip was fun and relaxing. Joseph explained everything about NYC history. It was a very lovely tour. We had a really good time with family.

— Yarina

Unforgettable

This tour is an absolute must! We rode to Brooklyn in a warm, comfortable bus. Jorge, our guide, was FANTASTIC. I can’t tell you how much I enjoyed this experience.

— Heather

Christmas Lights

Very nice tour with a funny tour guide. It was definitely worth doing the tour. 4 entertaining hours.

— Michael

Fantastic!!

Jorge had so many stories at his fingertips about the history of the houses and the displays. The tour exceeded my expectations in so many ways!

— Jim

Dyker Heights Christmas Light Tour

The Dyker Heights Christmas tour was a truly amazing experience. My family thoroughly enjoyed the tour and seeing the lights. Our tour guide Jorge was awesome and provided so much interesting commentary to the trip. We would do this tour again for sure!!

— Dani

The tour is Fantastic

It is well worth it! Fantastic!! Especially if Jorge is your guide!! Jorge is the Best!!! Informative, funny and organized!! The driver Jose is super safe and a great driver!! The Christmas decorations and lights were astounding!! I would highly recommend this tour

— Jim

An absolute MUST!

Jorge was a fantastic, hilarious guide who made the whole experience unforgettable. he shared so many interesting facts about the houses and their owners. We also stopped in another neighborhood to see more lights before heading to DUMBO for stunning views of the Manhattan. I can’t tell you how much I enjoyed this experience.

— Clara

Magical Christmas Tour

We had a lovely trip, the lights were fabulous and Jorje was a great guide - we learnt a lot about the history of the area and the view across from Brooklyn to Manhattan was spectacular- would highly recommend

— Sarah

Christmas spirit

The lights are beautiful. Hot chocolate stands on every street. Really festive! A must do!!

— Katie

Must see during Christmas time

Well organised and communicated throughout. Our tour guide Joseph was very engaging and interesting. He fit the whole experience to the group's interests!

— Andrea

What's included

  • Transportation on a comfortable, heated bus
  • Dedicated tour guide separate from driver
  • One-hour walking tour of Dyker Heights
  • Mini walking tour of DUMBO and Bay Ridge

Not included

  • Food & drinks (hot chocolate stands along the route)!
  • Gratuities

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Hassle-free cancellation

<p>We understand plans change. We offer a 100% refund or the option to reschedule up to 24 hours before your tour start time. Cancellations within 24 hours aren’t eligible for refunds or rescheduling.</p>

Hassle-free cancellation

<p>We understand plans change. We offer a 100% refund or the option to reschedule up to 24 hours before your tour start time.</p>

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Meeting Point

<p>Midtown Manhattan (8th Ave &amp; 51st St)</p>

<p>Meet your guide at the corner of 8th Avenue and 51st Street. The closest address is 840 8th Ave. Your guide will be wearing an orange hat and holding an orange “ExperienceFirst” sign.</p>

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Your questions, answered

Dyker Heights is about an hour from Midtown by subway, and the nearest station is a 15–20 minute walk from the lights. On our tour, a heated bus picks you up from the cold in Midtown and takes you right to the displays. A guide tells you the stories behind the most famous houses, and you also see Bay Ridge and DUMBO, all in one evening, with no planning or cold waits.
Dress warmly in layers, with a hat, gloves and comfortable shoes. The bus is heated, but we’ll spend time outside walking through the neighborhoods.
Yes, families love it. Kids enjoy the life-size Santas, toy soldiers and light shows, and the heated bus makes it easy on little legs between stops. Children 2 and under ride free on a lap.
This is mainly a bus tour, but we’ll walk about a half mile.
This tour isn’t recommended for guests in wheelchairs. Guests must be able to get on and off the bus, which has steps, and while Dyker Heights streets are accessible, some areas won’t allow as up-close viewing for guests in wheelchairs. You can bring a wheelchair or stroller as long as it’s folded and stored during transit.
The tour runs during the holiday season, from Nov 27th to Dec 30th, with departures at 4:30pm. Dyker Heights is busiest on weekends and the weeks right before Christmas, so book early to get your date.
There are no reserved seats for children 2 and under (and no charge for their ticket). If you’d like a seat for your toddler, please purchase one at the child rate. Children 3 and older require their own seat.
Plan to show up 15 minutes early. The bus leaves promptly for our festive NYC Christmas tour, so you won’t be able to join if you arrive late.
Our tours run rain or shine. If there’s extreme weather and we have to cancel, you’ll get a full refund.
Tips aren’t included but are always appreciated by our guides. If you think your guide did an outstanding job, a tip is a great way to show that.
Yes! If you want to give the gift of New York (or any of our destinations) to someone else, you can purchase a tour gift card. Our gift cards are good for any of our tours, and they never expire.