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

“Stalina was a fantastic tour guide and Jin was a fantastic safe driver. We had a magical Christmas experience on this tour. We got so much more from this than a lights tour. Stalina was a fountain of knowledge about New York and lots of…”

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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

“Stephen was the best tour guide and made the bus ride so entertaining with all the jokes and facts about the city! Adele was an excellent driver and got us through the city with ease! 10/10 recommend. One of my favorite parts of the trip…”

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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

“We travelled as a family of 4, (14&16 yr olds) Edwardo was our Guide and he was Brilliant. Very informative and get the group together with his singing hat and lit up umbrella. We did this tour on Christmas day evening and it was Busy.…”

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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

“Bathrooms available. Lots of city info by Mike. Fair amount of walking. Can bring a stroller. Lots of excitement and Christmas spirit.”

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5.New York City: Dyker Heights Christmas Lights Tour

Experience Brooklyn’s iconic Dyker Heights Christmas lights with a guided tour, panoramic city views, and lively guides—perfect for festive lovers.

★ 4.4

“My husband and I booked this tour during our trip to NYC and are so glad we did! Tanya, our tour guide, did a great job of providing information while also letting us enjoy the sights and sounds of the city. She also made sure…”

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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

“This was a great tour very informative- it was a very small group - we covered a lot of ground and got a great feel for the city. I grew up in NY but left awhile ago and thoroughly enjoyed seeing the many changes”

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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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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

“This was a really fun tour! Dave, our guide, was so knowledgeable and made it so interesting. The lights in Dyker Heights are incredible.”

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10.Brooklyn: Dyker Heights Christmas Walking Tour

Discover Brooklyn's Dyker Heights Christmas lights on a 1.5-hour guided walking tour, perfect for festive photos and holiday cheer—ideal for holiday lovers.

★ 4.5

“Guide was super!! Great knowledge & stories about homes & owners! Great sense of humor, very respectful too. Highly recommend this tour👍🏼🎄”

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11.Brooklyn Dyker Heights Christmas Wonderland Bus Tour

Experience Brooklyn's famous Dyker Heights Christmas lights on a comfortable bus tour with expert guides, stunning views, and festive cheer, all for $60.

★ 4.5

“Our guide was great he was very knowledgeable even explained areas of New York/Brooklyn on the way to Dyker Heights. He made the whole experience even better by playing Christmas music out loud.”

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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

“Absolutely fabulous tour, Fred the guide was so friendly and knowledge about NYC and made the tour so enjoyable. Not only do you get to visit Dyker Heights but we also got to see lower Manhattan on the way there. An added bonus which we…”

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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

“Completely blown-away with the synchronized dancing, the light show inside the theater, the costumes, the choreography. I short, we not expect to absolutely be stunned by the show, but we did. An absolutely must-see while in NYC! 👍”

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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