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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

“The guide John was a happy guy, the driver was very friendly and was always on time. The tour was really great with cool places to visit and everything was explained quite well. Allnin all a very nice tour which we would do any time…”

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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

“This tour is even better than expected. Our guide told great stories as we drove out to see Dyker Heights. We also saw the Statue of Liberty at sunset which was a great bonus. He was kind and fun. Don’t miss this treat while visiting…”

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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

“Nice experience .. took the hassle out of driving to Brooklyn from Midtown. Plenty of time to walk around. Nice stop at the base of the Brooklyn Bridge.”

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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

“Vessel, Dumbo & Dykers hight were super. I would have wished more time in Dumbo to enjoy the skyline. 15 min. We’re not enough. Emilie & Gorges were exceptional. Bravo.”

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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 experience was well worth the time. To see so much of the city and detail information on each site we visited. Would recommend 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

“Light tour was great and tour guide was very informative, unfortunately there were two passengers left behind which did distress myself as that could have been us.”

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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

“Really enjoyed this tour. Bus takes you to Dyker Heights, you walk with a guide for about an hour. We considered taking subway and walking ourselves to see the lights- it’s far from Manhattan and our guide knew what streets had the best displays. Our…”

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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

“Very enjoyable tour. The guide shared nice background stories in a funny way. He took good care that all group members could follow during the walk and listen to his interesting stories.”

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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

“Trying to find your tour guide wasn’t easy as there were 5 bus loads all trying to find their guide! But once we got underway it was very good!”

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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

“The tour was excellent, the bus was comfy and warm. Ray, our guide gave a continuous commentary on the journey to Dyker Heights, about the history of the areas we travelled through and pointed out landmarks. Once at the Heights, we walked as a group…”

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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

“Our Guide, Honor was amazing. He really made our carriage ride memorable. He communicated well with us before the ride and was very knowledgeable throughout. it was a beautiful, dry night, the lights were fabulous. Honor took photos, during the trip and sent them to…”

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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

“We loved the show,, amazing staff and show BUT !!!! Arrived to find couldn’t use reference from Viator as they were not tickets, tried to up load but kept going around from app to email until staff said check ticket master email. Had to create…”

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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