New York City

15 Best NYC Christmas & Holiday Lights Tours

The holiday lights tours: Dyker Heights going gloriously overboard every December, with Fifth Avenue windows and the Rockefeller tree completing the circuit. The buses fill fast; book in November if you can.

1.From Manhattan: 4-Hour Dyker Heights Holiday Lights Bus Tour

Experience the magic of New York’s holiday lights with a 4-hour Dyker Heights tour, complete with guided walks, skyline views, and festive cheer.

Most Popular★ 4.6

“We did the Dyker Heights lights tour a couple nights before Christmas and it was amazing. Our tour guide was great and very knowledgeable and the tour is well organised. The houses and decorations are just beautiful and our group of 4 all enjoyed this…”

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2.NYC: Dyker Heights Christmas Lights & Skyline View Bus Tour

Experience the magic of NYC's holiday season with a 4-hour bus tour visiting Dyker Heights' spectacular lights, Brooklyn skyline views, and more.

★ 4.7

“The tour is brilliant and our guide stefan and driver Juan Carlos were both lovely and informative about the city and they pointed out the best houses to visit on the tour. It really is a great experience, my 9 year old loved it, lots…”

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3.From Manhattan: Dyker Heights Holiday Bus Tour

Experience the magic of Christmas lights in Dyker Heights and Brooklyn on this 3.5-hour bus tour, guided by knowledgeable locals for authentic holiday cheer.

★ 4.6

“Both Daniel (the guide) and Adel (driver) were great. We were having fun with such a nice and professional people of the tour. Highly recommanded to take this tour from this company.”

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4.Dyker Heights Christmas Lights Guided Tour

Experience New York’s dazzling Dyker Heights Christmas lights on a guided tour, with free time to explore and stunning views of Manhattan’s skyline.

★ 4.5

“Mike was a great tour guide. Knowledgeable and good at keeping the group together so no one was lost. Took us to see the Brooklyn Bridge on the way back which was an unexpected surprise adventure. Highly recommend this tour.”

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6.New York City Holiday Lights Tour

Discover New York at night on this 4.5-hour holiday lights tour featuring illuminated landmarks, guided walks, and a glass-topped bus experience for $89.

★ 4.5

“We had a wonderful experience with Nathan and Juan. I did a day time and night time Tour and would highly recommend seeing NY at night time as well.”

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7.From Manhattan: 4-Hour Brooklyn Christmas Magic Tour

Discover Brooklyn’s festive charm on this 4-hour Manhattan departure, featuring dazzling Dyker Heights lights and stunning skyline views, with expert guides.

★ 4.4

“Very good tour. Our guide was very knowledgeable and polite. Comfortable, warm coach and our lady driver was extremely experienced. The area we were taken to was just beautiful with the most amazing lights on the houses. I would certainly recommend this tour to anyone”

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8.Dyker Heights Brooklyn Christmas Lights Tour

Experience the magic of Brooklyn’s Dyker Heights with this guided Christmas lights tour. Enjoy stunning displays, skyline views, and hassle-free transportation for around $60.

★ 4.5

“The whole tour was amazing and the tour guide Alan made the experience even better. His local knowledge immense which made the whole experience even better.”

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9.Dyker Heights Christmas Lights Tour

Experience NYC’s holiday magic with the Dyker Heights Christmas Lights Tour. Visit festive neighborhoods, iconic attractions, and enjoy stunning skyline views—all in one evening.

★ 4.5

“The light tour was very good. Walking Dyker streets was very nice. Some residents are selling hot chocolate, there are food trucks on almost every corner. Very safe, lots of police presence! Dave was our tour guide. He was very knowledgeable about every place we…”

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12.New York City Christmas Lights Private Horse Carriage Ride

Experience NYC’s holiday magic on a private horse carriage ride through Central Park and Fifth Avenue, admiring Christmas lights and festive sights.

★ 4.5

“This was an amazing experience. The ride was smooth and the lights were so pretty. Our driver Muhammed was really nice. He gave us blankets and made the overall experience worth it!”

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13.From Manhattan: 4-Hour Christmas Lights Luxury Bus Tour

Experience NYC’s holiday magic on a 4-hour luxury bus tour, visiting Dyker Heights lights, Rockefeller Center, and stunning city views—all from a cozy bus.

★ 4.5

“What an amazing tour. I would recommend this to everyone. Nice, comfortable…and warm.. bus. Beautiful lights in Dyker Heights. You can buy snacks and hot chocolate while walking around. Our tour guide, Dave, was amazing. He was very knowledgeable.”

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14.NYC: Magical Christmas Lights Carriage Ride

Experience New York’s festive sights on a private horse-drawn carriage ride through Central Park, 5th Avenue, and Rockefeller Center for a memorable holiday.

★ 4.5

“This was worth every penny! Even though it rained it was such a special thing to do. My daughter and grandson were with me and they loved it . Shadow was a great horse and Onar was a great driver. The lights of the city…”

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15.Radio City Christmas Spectacular Starring the Rockettes Ticket

Experience the magic of NYC at Christmas with the Radio City Rockettes; enjoy a dazzling 1.5-hour show at Radio City Music Hall with guaranteed seats and festive cheer.

★ 4.5

“Whilst in New York I wanted to come to see your traditional Christmas show, my husband was not that enthusiastic however it turned out to be the best show of all for both of us! Very well priced and so, so professional, we were in…”

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More NYC Christmas & Holiday Lights Tours

5.0Christmas in New York: Private Holiday History Tour2 hours (approx.)$165.00 3.9New York Holiday Lights and Movie Sites Bus Tour2.5 hours$78 4.5New York: Dyker Heights Christmas Lights Guided Tour210 minutes - 4 hours$75 5.0NYC Private Holiday Lights Tour3 hours 30 minutes (approx.)$649.00 4.6NYC: Private Christmas Lights Horse Carriage Ride50 min$350 4.5NYC Christmas Lights Tour by Limousine (Manhattan/ Dyker Heights)4 hours (approx.)$999.00 5.0NYC Holiday Lights and Dyker Heights Luxury Bus Tour3 to 4 hours (approx.)$75.00 4.5New York Christmas Holiday Small-Group Walking Tour$28.00 4.5Brooklyn Christmas Lights Walking Tour at Dyker Heights1 hour 30 minutes (approx.)$21.00 4.5Dyker Heights Christmas Lights and NYC Skyline View Bus Tour3 to 4 hours (approx.)$69.00 5.0New York City Christmas Holiday Statue and Skyline Cocoa Cruise1 hour 30 minutes (approx.)$85.50 4.8NYC: Christmas Lights Horse Carriage Ride45 min$385 4.5New York City Christmas Holiday Lights and Markets Walking Tour$59.00 4.5Christmas Light Private Carriage Ride New York City40 to 45 minutes (approx.)$420.00 4.3NYC: Dyker Heights and NYC Holiday Lights Luxury Bus Tour4 hours$75 4.3NYC: Dyker Heights Christmas Lights Tour with Hot Cocoa3 hours$79 4.6From Manhattan: Private Brooklyn Christmas Tour by Limousine3 hours$959 4.7New York City: Dyker Heights Christmas Walking Tour270 minutes - 5 hours$69 4.1NYC: Christmas Lights Dyker Heights, Bay Ridge and DUMBO4 hours$41 4.5Radio City Christmas Spectacular & St. Patrick’s Cathedral3 hours (approx.)$99.99 4.6NYC: Christmas Eve Gourmet Brunch or Dinner Harbor Cruise$158 4.7NYC: Central Park Christmas Lights Horse-Drawn Carriage Ride45 min$275 4.4NYC: Christmas Day Buffet Brunch or Dinner Harbor Cruise$146 4.6NYC | French guided tour of Christmas in Brooklyn3.5 hours$79