Dyker Heights Christmas Lights Guided Tour
Overview
Available languages
3 hours 45 minutes
Mobile ticket
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.
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
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
Local guide
All taxes, fees and handling charges
Restroom on board
Fully heated and A/C motor coach
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Gratuities
Ice skating
Coffee and/or Tea
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.)
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Dyker Heights Christmas Lights Guided Tour
Reviews
701 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Amazing experience
Kelli M,
May 3, 2025
- Tripadvisor
5.00This was one of the best things I did on my trip to New York. Dyker heights is amazing! The walk was very enjoyable and full of Christmas spirit. You won’t be disappointed
NYC at Xmas 2024
Dawn H,
Mar 16, 2025
- Viator
5.00Quite hilly so not suitable for those with walking restrictions. Houses are decorated beautifully as its residential be respectful of properties and neighbours
Christmas Lights Tour
bethanye561,
Jan 6, 2025
- Tripadvisor
5.00We had lewis today and he was exceptional, his knowledge of new york (being a new yorker as he would put it) was tremendous and gave us knowledge throughout the tour. True gent and always put his customers first offering to take pictures of families outside the beautifully lit houses. Will definitely be recommending you to family and friends for this tour in the future
Fun Times At Dyker Heights
Odyssey626781,
Jan 4, 2025
- Tripadvisor
5.00The Dyker Heights Christmas Lights Guided Tour was well worth the money spent on it !! The tour guide was excellent- he spoke the whole time we were on the bus, spoke to us about so many interesting topics and took pictures of us at the Brooklyn Bridge. The neighborhood lights were spectacular!!! So many houses decorated and no two were alike.
Sparkling and magical start of the year
W904KPfedericaf,
Jan 3, 2025
- Tripadvisor
5.00Beautiful ... movie atmosphere! And the stop x photograph the Brooklyn Bridge really suggestive .. very prepared guide and music on the atmospheric bus !
Highly recommend
Mmkyle1,
Jan 3, 2025
- Tripadvisor
5.00Highly recommend this guy used tour through Dyker Heights! We loved seeing this part of Brooklyn and also making a stop in DUMBO. Jorge was a fantastic tour guide and made the trip so fun!
Cool experience, highly recommend
A9493ADamberc,
Jan 3, 2025
- Tripadvisor
5.00The tour was incredible, highly recommend. Antonio was a great guide, pointing things out on the way to Dyker Heights. Very knowledgeable and personable.
Dyker Heights Lights
ValentinaR1266,
Jan 3, 2025
- Tripadvisor
5.00Very nice tour and especially our guide Jorgi was very good and engaging. Punctual and attentive to people's needs.
Must visit during the Christmas and New Year’s holidays
SELARL C,
Jan 3, 2025
- Tripadvisor
5.00This visit during the Christmas season in New York is essential. Our guide was very interesting and throughout the trip gave us a lot of information about New York City. On the way back we stopped in Dumbo, and it was probably the highlight of the show.
Good to be guided
Alessandra G,
Jan 3, 2025
- Tripadvisor
5.00We got a nice bus tour! Our guide Jorge gave us so many info and he was also very fun! Wonderful trip! I think without our guide, we won’t appreciate the place.
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