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Dyker Heights Christmas Lights: Manhattan Holiday Tour
4.7
270 Ratings
New York
Experience the enchanting Dyker Heights Christmas Lights and explore the holiday streets of lower Manhattan on this captivating holiday tour. Marvel at the stunning views of Lower Manhattan and Brooklyn Bridge, visit Washington Square and see the Village tree, and end the tour at the iconic Rockefeller Center Christmas tree. Merry Christmas to all!
Experience the enchanting Dyker Heights Christmas Lights and explore the holiday streets of lower Manhattan on this captivating holiday tour. Marvel at the stunning views of Lower Manhattan and Brooklyn Bridge, visit Washington Square and see the Village tree, and end the tour at the iconic Rockefeller Center Christmas tree. Merry Christmas to all!
Duration:
4 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Macy’s Herald Square - Arrive early to admire the renowned Christmas shop windows before the bus departs from a nearby spot.
- Meatpacking District - As the journey continues downtown through Lower Manhattan, you’ll pass through captivating neighborhoods with rich histories. Your New York guide will provide insights into the sights.
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- Macy’s Herald Square - Arrive early to admire the renowned Christmas shop windows before the bus departs from a nearby spot.
- Meatpacking District - As the journey continues downtown through Lower Manhattan, you’ll pass through captivating neighborhoods with rich histories. Your New York guide will provide insights into the sights.
- The High Line - Traveling through the Meatpacking District, you’ll glimpse NYC’s iconic High Line, a stunning park developed from an old rail trestle. Consider returning another day to explore it.
- New York Harbor - Upon emerging from the Battery Tunnel in Brooklyn, you’ll be greeted by sweeping views of NY Harbor. The majestic Lady of the Harbor is visible in the distance.
- Dyker Heights - Disembark from the comfortable bus and, with your guide, explore the dazzlingly decorated homes and mansions of Dyker Heights. Street after street of adorned houses offer a unique NYC experience, evoking childhood wonder!
- Empire Fulton Ferry State Park - After visiting the Heights, the journey back to Manhattan begins. A stop at Fulton Landing provides breathtaking views of the Manhattan skyline and the magnificent Brooklyn Bridge.
- Washington Square Park - Returning to Manhattan, after passing through the outskirts of Soho, Chinatown, and Nolita, you’ll visit Washington Square Park in Greenwich Village. There, the Village Christmas tree is beautifully framed by the famous arch, with the Empire State Building illuminated for the holidays in the distance. Keep your camera ready.
- Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree - Traveling up from the Village along Madison Avenue, you’ll see another Christmas tree in Madison Park. The Avenue is filled with Christmas sights, and your guide will share fascinating tidbits along the way. The tour concludes at the Palace Hotel on 50th Street and Madison Avenue, where you’ll bid farewell to the bus and your wonderful driver. Accompanied by your guide, you’ll walk past St. Patrick’s Cathedral to the iconic Rockefeller Center Tree. The tour ends here. Merry Christmas to all, and to all a good night.
What's Included
- Bus transportation to Dyker Heights and additional sights
- Bus transportation to Dyker Heights and additional sights
What's 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
- 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
Additional Information
Dyker Heights Christmas Lights Tour – A Festive NYC Experience
Join NY See Tours for a sparkling holiday journey on the Dyker Heights Christmas Lights Tour—one of the most festive experiences in New York City!
Hop on a luxury bus for a picturesque ride through Manhattan’s iconic neighborhoods on the way to Brooklyn’s Dyker Heights, famous for its lavish…
Dyker Heights Christmas Lights Tour – A Festive NYC Experience
Join NY See Tours for a sparkling holiday journey on the Dyker Heights Christmas Lights Tour—one of the most festive experiences in New York City!
Hop on a luxury bus for a picturesque ride through Manhattan’s iconic neighborhoods on the way to Brooklyn’s Dyker Heights, famous for its lavish holiday displays. Enjoy a guided walking tour through streets adorned with twinkling lights, life-sized Santas, and shimmering 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 stunning holiday homes.
Photo stops at Brooklyn Bridge Park for breathtaking skyline views, Washington Square Park, and Rockefeller Center’s iconic Christmas Tree.
Don’t Forget Your Camera!
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
Location
West 32nd Street
We meet on West 32nd Street between 6th Avenue & Broadway behind Greeley Sq Park.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.7
(270 Ratings)
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Robert_j
Jan 14, 2026
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.
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Harveyjhoyt
Jan 6, 2026
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
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Ruthfd1695rh
Jan 1, 2026
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.
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36jgc
Dec 31, 2025
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.
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Carriecn3858lt
Dec 31, 2025
Dyker Heights is amazing! - Jarred was the best tour guide, very informative. He made it fun! We also got to take pictures under the Brooklyn Bridge & Rockefeller Christmas tree.
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Mallorymonique
Dec 29, 2025
5/5 Stars! - Jared, our guide, and Kevin, our driver knocked it out of the park. My mom & I took this tour during a snowstorm on 12/26/25, and being on a heated bus with a restroom was a nice break from the cold. The size of the group was perfect (40), and it made for easy navigating in the streets of Dyker Heights. Jared will provide so much detailed info about NYC, Brooklyn, the neighborhood, the homes, and many other stories. There are a few food trucks (pretzels, hot chocolate) around for a snack. The snow made it so that we could not go to Dumbo or see the Brooklyn bridge, but we filled the time with other sights (from the comfort of the bus). Kevin can drop you off on Madison Ave nearest your hotel, or you can get off at Lotte NY hotel with Jared and see the Rockefeller tree & Saks light show, at which point Jared can take your photos. The value for the experience was unbeatable, and this was such a memorable experience for our first Christmas in NYC.
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Ashley_p
Dec 27, 2025
Overall amazing tour of... - Overall amazing tour of Dyker Heights. Comfortable bus ride with a knowledgeable guide through lower Manhattan then taken to Dyker Heights in Brooklyn. Lots of facts along the way, very informative.
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164onnas
Dec 27, 2025
Must do Christmas experience - Wonderful!! The lights are stunning! The tour guide was very informative. Loved the extra picture stops of Brooklyn Bridge/Manhattan skyline and Washington Square Park.
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U995pqandrean
Dec 27, 2025
Great Christmas light experience - Wonderful tour guide and driver, can’t say enough good things about them. The tour was just a bit long and too late for my young kids and I should’ve planned the day better so they weren’t already so tired.
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Marie_d
Dec 27, 2025
Disappointed experience - We paid $95 for a 4 hour tour of dyker heights christmas lights. Then we were to be brought to dumbo..an erea in Brooklyn to see the Brooklyn Bridge and new york skyline and take photos..then end in Rockefeller enter to see the tree.
It was snowy when we left on the tour and immediately the guide said we night have to cut the lights portion of the tour short and we would have to see if we can continue to the bridge portion of the tour abd if it's too messy and people didn't want to go see the tree at Rockefeller they could be dropped off
We stayed the hour at the christmas lights then didn't go th the bridge then a number of people got dropped off earlier.....if the wheather was a problem we should have been notified abd decided for ourselves if we wanted to go..
The lights were nice but as for the rest of it..it was disappointing. I know nobody controls the wheather, but there was a bus full of people for this excursion and the company did not delivered what was paid for ..I would like some money refunded gjr this...by the way it ended up seeing 3 inches of snow..
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