Dyker Heights Tours and Activities

Enjoy legendary Christmas lighting displays in Dyker Heights, Brooklyn. Witness incredible homes and decorations!

Christmas in New York City is a magical time, and some of the best festive spots in the Big Apple are Dyker Heights and Bay Ridge in Brooklyn. With this tour, head to the neighborhoods where Christmas decorations are taken to a whole new level to see the most dazzling displays; on the way back, you can enjoy views of the lit-up Manhattan skyline.

Nothing says Christmas like Dyker Heights, perhaps 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. On your tour, you'll drive from Manhattan to Brooklyn and see lights from both on and off the bus. (Note: buses are not allowed in Dyker Heights because of the narrow streets) 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 have about an hour in Dyker Heights to walk around and take pictures. The next stop on the tour 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 Brooklyn Bridge. Then you will return to Manhattan via the Manhattan Bridge. The tour ends at the Bryant Park Winter Village.

Discover the larger-than-life Christmas decorations of Brooklyn’s Dyker Heights neighborhood with ease on this bus tour. The provided transportation lets you cover more ground than you could independently, while staying cozy in the winter weather. Keep your camera on hand for the vibrant nativity displays, massive inflatable Santas, and the menagerie of lights that bedeck the homes of this charming Brooklyn neighborhood.

Celebrate the holiday season with a 4-hour tour of the elaborate Christmas lighting in the Dyker Heights neighborhood of Brooklyn. Depart by bus from Manhattan to wind through the colorfully lit homes of Dyker Heights and experience an American Christmas tradition in New York City. Hear commentary from your onboard guide about the city on a bus tour that provides pickup and drop-off at central locations in Manhattan.

New York City is renowned for having some of the most spectacular Christmas lights displays in the world. On this tour, escape the cold and see the glittering holiday lights from the comfort of a private limousine. Sip include Champagne and soft drinks as you explore Manhattan, stopping to admire the Rockefeller Centre Christmas tree, Brooklyn's Dyker Heights displays, and the view from Brooklyn Bridge.

Celebrate the Christmas season in one of New York’s most festive neighborhoods: Dyker Heights, Brooklyn. Meet your guide at the NYC pick-up location of your choice for a private tour. Admire views of the Manhattan skyline and the Brooklyn Bridge during the drive to Dyker Heights, where houses are decorated with thousands of lights, motorized displays, and toy soldiers. Complete the tour with a stop at the Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree.

See how New York City’s residents deck out their homes for the holidays with this evening tour. Visit Dyker Heights and Bay Ridge in Brooklyn, neighborhoods both known for their houses with extravagant Christmas light displays. Also, pass by Dumbo, the Brooklyn Bridge, Lincoln Center, Fifth Avenue and Rockefeller Center.

New York City has some of the best displays of holiday lights in the world, but they’re spread out all over the city, making it hard to see them all on your own. This Dyker Heights Christmas lights tour by bus takes you to Washington Square Park, Rockefeller Center, and other Christmas-themed stops before heading to Dyker Heights, the granddaddy of all Christmas-light extravaganzas.

See the holiday season light up the New York City streets on a 3-hour Christmas tour that takes in the best of Manhattan. Browse elegant window displays, and start your holiday shopping early (own expense) at the seasonal Bryant Park market. Watch skaters glide across the ice, and take in the city’s remarkable light displays before heading to Rockefeller Center, where one of America’s most famous Christmas trees shines in the heart of Manhattan. Enjoy refreshments throughout the tour, as well as transportation in a warm, comfortable luxury vehicle.

When it comes to Christmas lights, New Yorkers know Brooklyn’s Dyker Heights neighborhood can’t be beaten. Spare yourself the long hike from the D Train, leave parking to the professionals, and feel the Christmas spirit on this guided walking tour of the area’s finest displays. Along the way, ride the Staten Island Ferry past the Statue of Liberty, enjoy views of Brooklyn Bridge, and feel the energy of Times Square.

Soak up the holiday season on this insider’s excursion in Dyker Heights, which matches you with a bonafide Brooklyn local to discover under-the-radar sights. Get close-up views of some of the city’s most spectacular displays of Christmas lights, and wander two gift-packed local markets. Private tours include a piping cup of hot chocolate or mulled wine.