Dyker Heights Christmas Lights Tour
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Is Dyker Heights Christmas Lights Tour worth booking?
Dyker Heights Christmas Lights Tour is a 4-hour experience in New York, United States, from $75 per person. It scores 77 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Strongly Recommended”, based on a 4.7/5 rating across 271 reviews. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing.
- Outty Ranking
- 77 / 100
- Rating
- 4.7/5 (271)
- Duration
- 4 hours
- From
- $75 per person
Dyker Heights Christmas Lights Tour – A Festive NYC Experience Join NY See Tours for a dazzling holiday adventure on our Dyker Heights Christmas Lights Tour—one of New York City's most festive experiences! Board a luxu
What you get
About this experience
Dyker Heights Christmas Lights Tour – A Festive NYC Experience Join NY See Tours for a dazzling holiday adventure on our Dyker Heights Christmas Lights Tour—one of New York City's most festive experiences! Board a luxury bus for a scenic ride through Manhattan's iconic neighborhoods en route to Brooklyn's Dyker Heights, renowned for its extravagant holiday displays. Enjoy a guided walking tour through streets adorned with glowing lights, life-sized Santas, and sparkling reindeer. ️ Tour Highlights: Luxury bus ride with guided commentary through Herald Square, Chelsea, West Village, Tribeca, Meatpacking District, and the World Trade Center area. One-hour walking tour of Dyker Heights' most spectacular holiday homes. Photo stops at Brooklyn Bridge Park for panoramic skyline views, Washington Square Park, and Rockefeller Center's iconic Christmas Tree. Don't Forget Your Camera!
What's included
Included
- Bus to Dyker Heights in Brooklyn and other sights
Not included
- The listed price does not include a parking fee, payable at the time of tour check-in
- Food and drinks
- Gratuities
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
What you'll see and do
Macy's Herald Square
Arrive early, and you can marvel over the famous Christmas shop windows before the bus departs from a nearby location.
Pass by without stopping
Meatpacking District
As you travel downtown through Lower Manhattan, you'll pass through fascinating neighborhoods with intricate histories. Your New York guide will help you understand what you're seeing.
Pass by without stopping
The High Line
As you head through the Meatpacking District, you'll see NYC's famous High Line, a magnificent park created from an abandoned rail trestle. Come back on another day to explore it.
Pass by without stopping
New York Harbor
Finally, Brooklyn, as you emerge from the Battery Tunnel, you will see expansive views of NY Harbor. The beautiful Lady of the Harbor can be seen off in the distance.
Pass by without stopping
Dyker Heights
You'll exit the comfy bus, and with your guide, explore the bejeweled and bedecked house and mansions of Dyker Heights. Street after street of adorned houses. There is nothing like it in NYC. You'll feel like a kid again!
60 minutes here
Empire Fulton Ferry State Park
After the Heights, you'll begin your journey back to Manhattan. A stop at Fulton Landing will allow you spectacular views of the Manhattan skyline and the miraculous Brooklyn Bridge.
15 minutes here
Washington Square Park
Back in Manhattan, after traveling through the outskirts of Soho, Chinatown, and Nolita, you'll visit Washington Square Park in Greenwich Village. There you'll see the Village Christmas tree framed by the famous arch. Off in the distance, the Empire State Building is lit for the holidays. Keep your camera ready.
15 minutes here
Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree
You'll head up from the Village along Madison Avenue, seeing another Christmas tree in Madison Park. There are still Christmas sights, and your guide will surprise you with exciting bits of info along the Avenue. Finally, we'll arrive at the Palace Hotel on 50th Street and Madison Avenue, where you'll say goodbye to the bus and your excellent driver. With your guide, you'll walk past St. Patrick's Cathedral and over to the one and only Rockefeller Center Tree. There the tour will end. Merry Christmas to all, and to all a good night.
30 minutes here
Where it starts and ends
Meeting point
New York
We meet on West 32nd Street between 6th Avenue & Broadway behind Greeley Sq Park.
Hotel pickup
No pickup: everyone meets at the start point.
Ends at
On the return, we will be pleased to drop you off anywhere along our route. We will pass close to the original start point for those parked there. Your guide will be glad to help you out with questions.
Before you book
- Cancellation
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- Languages
- en
- Ticket
- Mobile Only
- Runs on
- Every day
- Group size
- Up to 10 travelers per booking
- Operated by
- NY See Tours
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
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
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What travelers are saying
Outty’s summary of the themes that recur across 271 traveler reviews. Written by us, not quoted from reviewers.
The guide
7 mentionsTravelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works.
Knowledge and storytelling
6 mentionsReviewers describe the commentary as informative rather than scripted.
Photo opportunities
5 mentionsThe views and photo stops come up again and again.
Good for families
3 mentionsReviewers traveling with kids report it landed well with their group.
Value for money
2 mentionsTravelers feel they got more than they paid for.
Traveler reviews
271 verified traveler reviews for Dyker Heights Christmas Lights Tour. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
Dyker Heights
This tour was wonderful. Easy meeting point. It was New York's first snow so everything was beautiful.
Response from the operator: Thank you for your kind review! We're so glad you enjoyed the tour and that the first snowfall of the season made Dyker Heights even more magical. The holiday lights look especially beautiful when covered in fresh snow, and we're happy you were able to experience that unique atmosphere. We appreciate you choosing us and hope to welcome you back on another New York adventure in the future!
via Viator
Family Christmas Break
It was a great tour of the meat packing area and dyker heights in brooklyn!!!! I was a bit skeptical about the tour of the meat packing area but it was very interesting to hear about the changes that occured in that part of Manhattan over the years. All seen from the comfort of the bus. The Dyker Heights had some hill walking so keep that in mind. Well spent money, even the 17 yr old son enjoyed the lights.
Response from the operator: Thank you for the great review. It’s good to hear the Meatpacking District history added something unexpected, and that seeing it from the comfort of the bus made it even better. Dyker Heights does have a few gentle hills, but the lights make the walk worthwhile—and it’s always a win when even a 17-year-old enjoys it. We’re glad you found the tour well worth it.
via Viator
an amazing display of wealth and glitter
an amazing display of wealth and glitter in professionally lighted homes The tour was very well narrated and the buses not particularly uncomfortable well worth the money
Response from the operator: Thank you for the review. Dyker Heights is certainly a spectacle—glitter, scale, and all—and it’s good to hear the narration and overall experience made it well worth the trip. We’re glad you enjoyed the tour.
via Tripadvisor
Must see during Christmas in NYC!
Great tour- highly recommend! The description for the meeting / starting location should include “on the park premises”. We arrived thirty minutes early but stood on the opposite side of the park. A nice gentleman told us to cross the street and find the tour guides with vests - which we would easily seen on our own. But when we arrived a man named Fred was beyond rude. He chastised our group loudly and publicly for not knowing where to stand. Even though we were very early and would have found them. Fred is : Rude Distasteful Crass Impolite Vulgar Boorish Brash Abrasive Fred should have zero contact with the customers. He go on the bust before departure and introduces our guide and the bus driver. Thankfully he left immediately. Kevin was a great driver and he was patient in traffic. He was flexible with various tourists’ needs when it came to drop off. He was always friendly and courteous. Dave was an excellent tour guide. He really, really knows his stuff. He is a wealth of knowledge in terms of the history of New York City. We learned so much about where Santa Claus came from, who first used the word Santa, the history of Santa at Macy’s department store, and so much more! He does a great job at explaining the significance of different areas of Manhattan as well as Brooklyn. He knows Dyker Heights like the back of his hand and is very good at explaining so many fascinating details related to Christmas and Dyker Heights. We learned that the lights in Dyker Heights can be seen from outer space and so much more. We visited NYC for a week and the tour to Dyker Heights was our highlight of the entire vacation and Dave is a big reason why. If you have kids (and even if you don’t) this trip is a must while you visit during Christmas season.
Response from the operator: Thank you for the recommendation and for recognizing what actually defines the tour: Dave’s depth of knowledge, Kevin’s professionalism, and an experience that became the highlight of your trip. As for the brief pre-departure moment you describe: that interaction lasted less than a minute and had one purpose—getting a large group assembled correctly and on schedule during the busiest week of the year in Midtown Manhattan. Clear direction in a crowded New York park is not the same thing as hostility, and efficiency at departure is what allows the rest of the evening to run smoothly. Once the bus departs, the tour speaks for itself—and by your own account, it did so exceptionally well. We appreciate your note about clarifying the meeting location wording and are glad the tour itself delivered exactly what people come to New York in December to experience.
via Tripadvisor
A different view of NY Christmas Lights!
It is a fun experience! And the tour guide gave a fabulous explanation on all the NY neighborhoods from beginning to end, talking about fun facts, historical events, things to do. Then, all the history behind the Dyker Heights Christmas Lights, from the family that started the tradition to the involvement of the whole neighborhood. At the end, a quick stop under the Brookling Bridge with beautiful views of Manhattan. Worth doing it, lots of fun. The tour guide was a true newyorker, knowledgeable and fun.
Response from the operator: Thank you for the wonderful review. It’s great to hear the neighborhood history, city context, and the story behind Dyker Heights added so much to the experience. The Brooklyn Bridge stop is always a highlight, and we’re glad the views capped off a fun evening. We appreciate you joining us and sharing such thoughtful feedback.
via Tripadvisor
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
- $75 to $95
- Hotel pickup
- No pickup, meet at start point
- Booked in 30 days
- 95
- Verdict
- Strongly Recommended
Why this scores 77
The Outty Ranking is a weighted composite. Here is how this experience performed on each component.
Dyker Heights Christmas Lights Tour: questions travelers ask
Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for New York.
How much does Dyker Heights Christmas Lights Tour cost?
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Prices start at $75 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 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 Christmas Lights Tour worth it?
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It holds an Outty Ranking of 77 out of 100, which we label "Strongly Recommended". That score blends traveler sentiment (4.7/5 across 271 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 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 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 Christmas Lights Tour?
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Around 95 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 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 Grand Canyon VIP Helicopter Tour, Half-Day Bus Tour of NYC Top Highlights, NYC Bus Tour of Brooklyn, Bronx, Queens: Art, Food & Sports. 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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