Dyker Heights Brooklyn Christmas Lights Tour in New York, United States
New York, United States

Dyker Heights Brooklyn Christmas Lights Tour

Outty Ranking 72 4.4 · 670 traveler reviews4 hoursFrom $49
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Outty Ranking

72/100

Strongly Recommended. Our proprietary evaluation. How we score

Traveler rating

4.4/5

Based on 670 traveler reviews. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.

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Is Dyker Heights Brooklyn Christmas Lights Tour worth booking?

Dyker Heights Brooklyn Christmas Lights Tour is a 4-hour experience in New York, United States, from $49 per person. It scores 72 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Strongly Recommended”, based on a 4.4/5 rating across 670 reviews. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing.

Outty Ranking
72 / 100
Rating
4.4/5 (670)
Duration
4 hours
From
$49 per person

Christmas in New York City becomes a dazzling spectacle of holiday lights. Visit the neighborhoods of Dyker Heights and Bay Ridge in Brooklyn, where it's a holiday tradition to decorate house after house with thousands of lights, toy soldiers, Santa Claus with his reindeer and more. It is amazing! Coming back to Manhattan, you'll see the Manhattan skyline and Christmas displays. This tour will put you and your family in the holiday spirit!

What you get

    About this experience

    Christmas in New York City becomes a dazzling spectacle of holiday lights. Visit the neighborhoods of Dyker Heights and Bay Ridge in Brooklyn, where it's a holiday tradition to decorate house after house with thousands of lights, toy soldiers, Santa Claus with his reindeer and more. It is amazing! Coming back to Manhattan, you'll see the Manhattan skyline and Christmas displays. This tour will put you and your family in the holiday spirit!

    What's included

    Included

    • Professional Licensed New York tour guides
    • Options in both English and Spanish
    • Climate Controlled Vehicle

    Not included

    • Food
    • Gratuities

    What you'll see and do

    1. 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 here

    2. 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 here

    3. 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 here

    Where it starts and ends

    Meeting point

    New York

    Departure Point: McDonalds at corner of West 51st & Broadway Address: 1651 Broadway Dates: Daily December 1 - January 3 Return point: Greater Times Square area

    Hotel pickup

    No pickup: everyone meets at the start point.

    Ends at

    Greater Times Square area

    Options you can book

    • English | 4pm

      English | 4pm

    • English | 6pm

      English | 6pm

    • English | 5pm

      English | 5pm

    • Spanish | 5pm

      Spanish | 5pm

    Before you book

    Cancellation
    For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
    Languages
    en, es
    Ticket
    Mobile Only
    Runs on
    Every day
    Group size
    Up to 15 travelers per booking
    Operated by
    Tour America

    Know before you go

    • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
    • Service animals allowed
    • Public transportation options are available nearby
    • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
    • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
    • May be operated by a multi-lingual guide
    • Operates in all weather conditions; please dress appropriately
    • Not recommended for travelers that are unable to ambulate

    Photos

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    What travelers are saying

    Outty’s summary of the themes that recur across 670 traveler reviews. Written by us, not quoted from reviewers.

    The guide

    8 mentions

    Travelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works.

    Knowledge and storytelling

    3 mentions

    Reviewers describe the commentary as informative rather than scripted.

    Pace and timing

    3 mentions

    Several reviewers found the schedule tight or the day long.

    Traveler reviews

    670 verified traveler reviews for Dyker Heights Brooklyn Christmas Lights Tour. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.

    5 star
    437
    4 star
    112
    3 star
    66
    2 star
    32
    1 star
    23
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    emilysettle · January 2026

    Christmas Lights w family

    We went on Christmas Day evening. It was super crowded, nobody's fault but it was difficult to stay with the group leader and not get lost. Houses were cool. Could have done a shorter tour. The stop on the way home was nice to take a picture with the city skyline. Our guide did a good job just so crowded.

    via Tripadvisor

    Jody C · January 2026

    The houses were phenomenal we definitely saw a great pick

    Our tour guide was fantastic on the way there and back he talked about the history of NYci ty and the buildings passed I would give him 110 out of 100

    via Tripadvisor

    W5269TUamyh · January 2026

    Fabulous

    Daniel and Adell did a great job. So fun. The tour was well thought out and very exciting. The tour is 3 hours long while walking through the neighborhoods and then the Brooklyn bridge. Highly recommend

    via Tripadvisor

    alansI999QW · January 2026

    Dyker Heights Tour -- It's An Enlightening Experience!

    All in all, the tour was excellent! Camilla was great! I would recommend deleting the Bay Ridge part of the tour and reducing the tour maybe to 3.0-3.5 hours. We enjoyed the stop at "DUMBO". One recommendation...Camilla used music to alert her tourists of her whereabouts. It's a wonderful idea, except some of the Dyker Heights homes had music blasting at their homes, drowning out Camilla's music. She uses "What's App" if any tourists lost her temporarily, another great idea -- we used it at least once. (I'm not sure if there was a 5:00pm tour option; if not, it wouldn't be a bad idea to offer this as an additional time option.) Also, Johnny (the tour bus driver), was wonderful!

    via Tripadvisor

    Danielle_M · December 2025

    Great tour. Must do in NYC if you’ve seen it all

    As a native New Yorker, this was one of my first NYC tours with a tour guide, and Steve exceeded expectations. He was very knowledgeable about NYC and made the tour very engaging. He took us to all the right spots, both secluded and crowded, to see all the best Christmas lights. Very happy with the experience and it was a major perk to have a bus with big windows and a bathroom.

    via Viator

    Good to know

    Duration
    4 hours
    Free cancellation
    Up to 24h before
    Minimum age to book
    All ages
    Availability
    Bookable today
    Runs on
    Every day
    Price range
    $49 to $60
    Hotel pickup
    No pickup, meet at start point
    Booked in 30 days
    234
    Verdict
    Strongly Recommended

    Who runs this experience

    Operated by Tour America, who run 5 experiences we rank across 1 city, with an average Outty Ranking of 63.7.

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    Why this scores 72

    The Outty Ranking is a weighted composite. Here is how this experience performed on each component.

    Traveler sentiment (30% weight)58
    Review evidence (18% weight)83
    Booking momentum (14% weight)81
    Value for money (12% weight)100
    Listing quality (10% weight)71
    Local standing (8% weight)20
    Booking flexibility (8% weight)100

    Dyker Heights Brooklyn Christmas Lights Tour: questions travelers ask

    Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for New York.

    How much does Dyker Heights Brooklyn Christmas Lights Tour cost?

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    Prices start at $49 per person. The final price depends on the date, the time slot and the number of travelers, and peak weekends in New York usually price higher than midweek mornings. Live pricing and remaining availability are confirmed on the booking screen before you pay.

    How long does Dyker Heights Brooklyn Christmas Lights Tour take?

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    Plan for about 4 hours from start to finish, not counting travel to the meeting point. Most travelers leave another 30 minutes on either side so the rest of the day in New York is not rushed.

    Is Dyker Heights Brooklyn Christmas Lights Tour worth it?

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    It holds an Outty Ranking of 72 out of 100, which we label "Strongly Recommended". That score blends traveler sentiment (4.4/5 across 670 reviews), the depth of that review evidence, recent booking momentum, value for money against comparable last minute in New York, and how flexible the cancellation terms are.

    Can I cancel or reschedule Dyker Heights Brooklyn Christmas Lights Tour?

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    Yes. Cancel free up to 24 hours before the start time for a full refund. Inside that window the booking is non-refundable, and no-shows are not refunded.

    Is Dyker Heights Brooklyn Christmas Lights Tour suitable for kids and families?

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    Yes, all ages are welcome. Families should still weigh the 4-hour running time, and strollers are easier on the earlier, quieter departures.

    How far in advance should I book Dyker Heights Brooklyn Christmas Lights Tour?

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    Around 234 people booked this in the last 30 days, so popular slots go early. Two to three weeks ahead is comfortable in shoulder season, while summer weekends and holidays in New York can sell out a month out. Same-day spots do open up when other travelers cancel, so it is worth checking if you are already in town.

    What should I bring or wear?

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    Bring photo ID, your booking confirmation on your phone, a refillable water bottle and comfortable shoes. Dress for the weather in New York and add a light layer if any part of the 4-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.

    Where does Dyker Heights Brooklyn Christmas Lights Tour start and how do I get there?

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    The exact meeting point and directions are on your voucher once you book, and they sit in central New York within reach of public transport. Arrive 15 minutes early: late arrivals are treated as no-shows by most operators.

    What are the best things to do in New York?

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    New York has more bookable experiences than any other city on Outty, and the quality spread is brutal. Observation decks are commoditised, so we score them on timed-entry reliability and sunset slots. Food tours and borough walks are where the ranking really separates operators, and the top scores in the city all come from small-group guides. On Outty we rank every New York experience on the same 0 to 100 scale, and alongside this one the highest scorers right now include NYC Bus Tour of Brooklyn, Bronx, Queens: Art, Food & Sports, Half-Day Bus Tour of NYC Top Highlights, SoHo, Little Italy, and Chinatown Walking Tour in New York. The city page groups everything into most popular, highest reviewed, last minute and family-friendly so you can build a day around what actually delivers.

    When is the best time to visit New York?

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    September to early November, and late April through June. Booking patterns follow the same curve: prices and queues climb in peak weeks, while shoulder season gives you better availability on the top-ranked experiences and more room to change plans.

    How many days do you need in New York?

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    Three full days covers the headline sights without sprinting. A workable rhythm is one anchor experience each morning, such as this one, an unhurried afternoon in a single neighborhood, then a food or nightlife booking in the evening. Five days lets you add a day trip outside the city.

    Do I book through Outty or through the operator?

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    Outty ranks and explains the experiences, then hands you to Viator to complete the booking with the operator directly. The price is the same as booking on Viator yourself, and Outty earns an affiliate commission on the referral, which is how the rankings stay free to read.

    What is included in Dyker Heights Brooklyn Christmas Lights Tour?

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    Included: Professional Licensed New York tour guides; Options in both English and Spanish; and Climate Controlled Vehicle. Not included: Food; and Gratuities. Always check the voucher for the final list before you travel.

    Where is the meeting point for Dyker Heights Brooklyn Christmas Lights Tour?

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    Departure Point: McDonalds at corner of West 51st & Broadway Address: 1651 Broadway Dates: Daily December 1 - January 3 Return point: Greater Times Square area Hotel pickup is not included, so plan your own transport and arrive 15 minutes early.

    What languages is Dyker Heights Brooklyn Christmas Lights Tour offered in?

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    It is offered in English and Spanish. Pick your language when choosing a date and time, as not every departure runs in every language.

    Will I get instant confirmation and a mobile ticket for Dyker Heights Brooklyn Christmas Lights Tour?

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    Confirmation is sent by the operator after booking, usually within 48 hours; if it is not confirmed you are not charged. Mobile tickets are accepted, so you can show the voucher on your phone.

    Is Dyker Heights Brooklyn Christmas Lights Tour wheelchair or stroller accessible?

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    The operator notes: Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller; and Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap. If accessibility is critical, contact the operator after booking to confirm arrangements for your date.

    What happens to Dyker Heights Brooklyn Christmas Lights Tour if the weather is bad?

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    It generally runs rain or shine, so dress for the forecast in New York. Standard cancellation terms apply: free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start.

    What do travelers say about Dyker Heights Brooklyn Christmas Lights Tour?

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    Across 670 reviews averaging 4.4 out of 5, recurring themes include the guide, knowledge and storytelling. Travelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works. One thing to know: Several reviewers found the schedule tight or the day long.

    What booking options are available for Dyker Heights Brooklyn Christmas Lights Tour?

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    There are 4 options to choose from, including English | 4pm, English | 6pm, English | 5pm, Spanish | 5pm. Prices and start times differ by option, so compare them on the booking screen.

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