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Dyker Heights Brooklyn Christmas Lights Tour
Brooklyn, US
81% of travellers recommend this
Highlights
- Dazzling Christmas lights in Dyker Heights
- Walking tour with guide in holiday-decorated neighborhoods
- Spectacular views of the Brooklyn Bridge
- Beautiful displays and lights on the Manhattan Skyline
- Immersive holiday spirit in New York City
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Duration 4 hours
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Professional guide included
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Operates in all weather
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Multilingual guide available
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All taxes and fees included
Experience the magic of Christmas in New York City with the Dyker Heights Brooklyn Christmas Lights Tour. This tour takes you to the neighborhoods of Dyker Heights and Bay Ridge in Brooklyn, where houses are adorned with thousands of lights, toy soldiers, Santa Claus, and more. Witness the friendly competition between homeowners as they decorate their homes in the most dazzling and creative ways. Your guide will share the stories behind this beloved holiday tradition, bringing you into the festive spirit. As you make your way back to Manhattan, you'll catch breathtaking views of the Manhattan skyline and stop at the iconic Brooklyn Bridge to see beautiful displays. Conclude your tour in Midtown, filled with the joy and enchantment of the holiday season. Don't miss this opportunity to immerse yourself in the holiday cheer of New York City!
At a Glance
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Free cancellation
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4 hours
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Instant Confirmation
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Available in English, Spanish; Castilian
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Mobile voucher
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Small Group tour
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Guided
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Family friendly
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Featured Reviews
Viator
Jan 24
Our guide was very knowledgeable. It was hard to hear the guide with a large bus group walking outside. Consider having participants tune in to an assigned radio station to hear the guide.
Viator
Jan 24
Great night out. I read reviews about people getting lost and not keeping up with the group...we stopped for an ice cream and walked at our own leisure. While there are many lights and people, it ain't times square...it's a couple of blocks of houses and if you can't find your way back to the bus, maybe New Mexico might be a better holiday destination fit than New York.
Steve was a fantastic host and the bus trip was relaxing and informative. The stop at Brooklyn bridge is the highlight.
Viator
Jan 24
If you go on this tour, be aware, you spend 3/4 of your time riding on a bus through New York traffic. Our Tour Guide was pretty weak and that the amount of information that he gave was limited. When we finally got to the area in which we were to look at the lights. There were so many people that he did a very poor job of keeping us together. At one point, he left the group without instructions to find a few lost people who had fallen behind in the crowd. Some of the lights were impressive, most of the houses were overdone, and became too much for my taste.
Viator
Jan 24
Everything was just perfect. We had an enjoyable time and we will recommend this tour to our friends. Thank you, Josephine Madden
Viator
Jan 24
Better in person than viewing the pictures. Pictures are nice but does not give the real in-person view. It was fantastic!
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Dyker Heights Brooklyn Christmas Lights Tour
Experience the dazzling Christmas lights of Dyker Heights in Brooklyn, a festive tradition that lights up the holidays in New York City.
Included
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Professional guide -
All taxes, fees and handling charges
Excluded
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Gratuities -
Food and drinks
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Hotel pickup and drop-off
Meeting Point
Departure Point: McDonalds at corner of West 51st & Broadway Address: 1651 Broadway Dates: Daily December 1 - January 3 Return point: Greater Times Square area
1651 Broadway, New York, NY 10019 , United States
What to expect
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Dyker Heights
This holiday tour takes you to the residential neighborhoods of Bay Ridge and Dyker Heights, Italian-American sections of Brooklyn where you will find tree-lined streets and beautiful private residences decorated for the Christmas holidays. It has been a tradition for many years to illuminate these homes with thousands of lights and dazzling Christmas scenes and has become a friendly competition between owners. You won't just see the lights; you'll walk through the neighborhoods with a guide to hear the stories behind this fun holiday event that brings thousands of people here each year. You may even meet some homeowners who are a proud part of this festive holiday.
60 minutes
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Brooklyn Bridge
On your way back to Manhattan, you'll see the spectacular New York skyline and some of the beautiful displays on our stop at the Brooklyn Bridge.
15 minutes
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Manhattan Skyline
Get beautiful views from the Brooklyn Bridge of the Manhattan Skyline. You'll be dropped off in Midtown to conclude your tour.
15 minutes
The experience can be subject to change due to bad weather or unforseen circumstances. We always endeavour to give you the best possible experience.
Additional Information
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Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller -
Service animals allowed
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Public transportation options are available nearby
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Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
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Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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May be operated by a multi-lingual guide
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Operates in all weather conditions; please dress appropriately
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Not recommended for travelers that are unable to ambulate
Provided by Tour America
What our experts say
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Dress warmly; it can get chilly! -
Try nearby Italian restaurants like L&B Spumoni Gardens.
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Visit the Brooklyn Bridge for skyline views.
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Check out local shops for unique gifts.
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Plan for public transport after the tour.
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Reviews for this experience over the last year
Guest Reviews (591)
Viator
February 2025
This was a perfect plan after a very early and busy day for my family, which included a 10-year-old grandson. The tour bus ride gave us an opportunity to get off our feet while enjoying the ride to Dyker Heights.
The lights were amazing! It was like Christmas lights on steroids!
Our tour guide was fabulous. She was full of energy and details about the area.
We walked a number of blocks to see the lights up close. And we were able to take pictures!
It was a perfect end to our very busy day.
Viator
February 2025
My friend and I had a very good time on this Dyker Heights Christmas tour. We meet at a convenient location in Times Square and a big Greyhound type bus took us to Dyker Heights. Our tour guide was very friendly, funny and knowledgeable of the area. When we got to the location and got off the bus we followed our tour guide. It was hard to hear him on the device he was using to speak in and we got lost from the group a couple of times. Luckily he gave everyone his number to contact if we got lost lol. The Dyker Heights neighborhood we saw were very nice and festival decorated. I highly recommend this tour!
Viator
January 2025
We had a great night visiting Dyker Heights to see the houses with Christmas decorations.
The tour is just like the Tripadvisor page says: First we went to see the lights, being on site for about an hour I think, and then we went to two more places in Brroklyn to have good views of Manhattan.
In Dyker Heights we walked several streets in the van and then on foot.
We were picked up promptly at the pickup location and eventually dropped off at a central Manhattan location.
The van was clean and spacious. We were like four groups if I remember correctly.
Best of all, the tour was in Spanish, I think the only one offered in this language to see the Christmas lights.
I highlight the two guides, both the one who gave us the main talk and who then accompanied us on foot to the places, as well as who manages.
Everyone had their own personality, which made the trip great. Very funny the main guide, gave the tour the touch, no doubt. Very cool his personality.
Of course, when we walked I was going a little fast. It was nothing exaggerated, but among so many people on site it was easy to get lost and on one occasion the group split in two. Before proceeding, my advice is to check that everyone follows you, so this would be avoided. While he had a guide stick, maybe putting a flashing light on it would help.
Except for that, which did not affect the experience at all, everything was great with him as a guide (unfortunately I do not remember his name to place him, nor the driver, although as a reference for Tour America, we took the tour on December 14, 2024).
Good memory.
Thank you!
Viator
January 2025
I wanted to give this tour 5 stars, but it fell short.
The tour began with a warm and cozy tour bus on a cold and rainy evening. The tour guide, introduced himself and led us through a decent introduction. If you can get past the word "um" every two words, you'll be okay.
He explained to us the stops we would be making and we got a great laugh when he described them as the "appetizer," "main course," and dessert.
The tour itself was incredible. The houses were breathtaking and despite the cold, rainy night, we enjoyed our tour. With that being said, it was not guided.
Here's my biggest complaint. On the last stop, we got out and had an opportunity for a picture with the Brooklyn Bridge and NYC Skyline. Most of our group stayed on the bus due to the weather, but my husband and I chose to brave it. As our tour guide skipped around (literally), we asked if he could take a picture of us. He promptly said, "No." We stood there kind of shocked, until he finally said, "Ask someone else in the tour." This was a huge letdown.
Dyker Heights and the homes were incredible. The tour lacked.
Viator
January 2025
Very disorganized. The guides accent was so strong that no one could understand her. Left tour early and took an Uber back to the hotel. Half the bus left early also! The bus took us to a street and dropped us off. After walking around 2 short streets for over an hour the bus was no where to be found. Had to wait 45 minutes. Waste of time.
Viator
January 2025
Wenn man Weihnachten, Weihnachtsbelechtungen und alles drumrum so sehr liebt wie wir dann ist diese Veranstaltung ein Muss.
Sie war das Highlight auf unserem New York Trip und auch ein besonderes Dankeschön an unsere Reiseleiterin Camilla. Sie hat die Veranstaltung perektioniert.
Aufjedenfall zu empfehlen
Viator
January 2025
For those who like Christmas. I loved the walk. Departing from downtown Manhattan gave to see the city lit and the beautiful sunset when arriving in Dyker Hights. The houses are beautiful, we had time to walk and have a hot chocolate. It was all great.
My only criticism is that the guide, though very good, was of Hispanic origin and was not always easy to understand your English.
Viator
January 2025
Met een zeer enthousiaste reisleidster de meest bijzondere kersthuizen gezien. Veel sfeer en vooral een zeer gezellige trip. Op een 2-tal plaatsen gestopt waarbij de echte kerstbeleving naar boven komt. Daarnaast nog een stop bij Brooklyn bridge waarbij een schitterende overview by night over Manhattan te zien is. Als ultiem einde van de rit over de Manhattan bridge met New York als achtergrond muziek. Echt een aanrader!
Viator
January 2025
Crazy experience - driver Jimmy and guide Camila did everything to make sure we could see the Christmas lights at Dyker Heights although the police didn't want the bus stop! Thank you!
Viator
January 2025
The amount of extra walking made it difficult for us, so we stayed back in the bus. It was possibly going to be stopped by the police, so they parked away from the original entrance.
More About this Experience
Introduction
Experience the magic of Christmas in New York City with the Dyker Heights Brooklyn Christmas Lights Tour. This tour takes you to the neighborhoods of Dyker Heights and Bay Ridge in Brooklyn, where you will witness a dazzling spectacle of holiday lights. House after house is adorned with thousands of lights, toy soldiers, Santa Claus with his reindeer, and more. The festive atmosphere will truly immerse you in the holiday spirit.What to expect?
On this tour, you can expect to be mesmerized by the stunning Christmas displays in Dyker Heights and Bay Ridge. The neighborhoods go all out when it comes to decorating their homes for the holiday season, creating a magical wonderland that is sure to delight visitors of all ages. As you make your way back to Manhattan, you will also have the opportunity to see the iconic Manhattan skyline adorned with festive lights.Who is this for?
This tour is perfect for anyone who wants to experience the enchantment of Christmas in New York City. Whether you're a local looking for a festive outing or a visitor wanting to make the most of your holiday trip, this tour is for you. Families, couples, and friends will all enjoy the magical atmosphere and beautiful sights.Why book this?
The Dyker Heights Brooklyn Christmas Lights Tour offers a unique and enchanting experience that will leave you in awe. The elaborate Christmas displays in Dyker Heights and Bay Ridge are unlike anything you've ever seen before. It's a holiday tradition that locals and visitors alike look forward to every year. This tour allows you to witness the magic firsthand and create lasting memories with your loved ones. The added bonus of seeing the Manhattan skyline adorned with Christmas lights adds an extra touch of holiday cheer.Good to know
During the tour, you will be accompanied by a professional guide who will provide you with interesting insights and stories about the neighborhoods and their Christmas traditions. The tour includes all taxes, fees, and handling charges, so you don't have to worry about any additional costs. However, please note that food and drinks, hotel pickup and drop-off, and gratuities are not included. Make sure to dress warmly and wear comfortable shoes, as you will be walking through the neighborhoods to fully experience the Christmas lights.Reviews
Visitors who have taken the Dyker Heights Brooklyn Christmas Lights Tour rave about the incredible displays and the festive atmosphere. They describe it as a truly magical experience that captures the spirit of Christmas in New York City. Many reviewers mention how the tour exceeded their expectations and recommend it as a must-do activity during the holiday season. Don't miss out on this unforgettable journey through the winter wonderland of Dyker Heights and Bay Ridge.
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