Dyker Heights Christmas Lights Guided Tour

Overview

Available languages

English

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.

1 hour•Admission Not Applicable

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.)

25 minutes•Admission Not Applicable

Options

Dyker Heights Christmas Lights Guided Tour

Reviews

4.43

701 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

500

NYC at Xmas 2024
Dawn H,
Mar 16, 2025
- Viator
5.00
Quite hilly so not suitable for those with walking restrictions. Houses are decorated beautifully as its residential be respectful of properties and neighbours
Deceived and upset
TANYA H,
Jan 5, 2025
- Viator
1.00
Booked this tour for 2nd January. Got to Dyker Heights and the police pulled the tour guide and had words. We got back on the coach and drove around the side and got back off. The police came speeding up and jumped out in the middle of the street screaming that either we get back onto the bus or get an uber home that the company had deceived us and lied and the tours stop on the 1st. That she’s working there 8 years and the mayor does not allow any tours after the 1st as he doesn’t have man power to guard the streets. The tour guide lied to us saying the police allowed us to park around the corner but this was not true.she also said she only worked until the 1st this was the first time to do a tour after this date. As we got back into the bus she proceeded to tell us that all tours go to the 6th again more lies. My child was upset my mother annoyed and angry that we paid good money for 7 of us on our holidays and our trip was ruined as we were lied to and deceived by the tour group. They were upset and frightened when the police came round the corner lights flashing and jumping out of the car. This is absolutely disgusting what we went through and we have not been contacted by anyone from the tour. I had to file a complaint with viator when I retimed home from holiday as I could t access my emails while there. I booked the tour for the Dyker Heights experience, I’ve been to manhattan many times do the rest of the bus journey I had already done. Please check your tours when booking and ensure that they do them on the dates you chose otherwise you’ll end up going through what happened my family and our group. Utterly disgusted and upset at what we endured on this tour
Amazing
Maureen M,
Jan 1, 2025
- Viator
4.00
It was an amazing experience, have never seen anything like it. The lights were spectacular and I would recommend any one in NY at Christmas time to try and see them
Gorgeous experience
Fabiola I,
Dec 31, 2024
- Viator
5.00
The tour was amazing and the tour guide was gorgeus, his name is Jorge, we enjoyed a lot, I recommend this tour!
Gorge the best tour guide 1000% recommend
Abbie R,
Dec 31, 2024
- Viator
5.00
We have done a lot of tours around the world and we have never had a tour guide like Gorge !! He was the best. Friendly, professional, funny and very knowledgeable. He is certainly an asset to any company that uses him. He has a great personality , very happy and positive. He made the tour 10000% better than it should have been. Dyker heights was very pretty and magical !! Thank you Gorge (tour guide) and Mr Park (our driver). You are very lucky if you get these on your tour in New York !! Absolutely amazing people.