Dyker Heights Christmas Lights Tour
Visitors embark on a guided tour to admire the spectacular holiday displays and over-the-top decorated homes in Dyker Heights. A licensed guide leads groups on a walking path past houses featuring thousands of lights, reindeer, nutcrackers, life-size cartoon characters, and nativity scenes. Highlights include a stop at Lucy Spata's house, which displays angels, toy soldiers, and snowmen.
What to Expect
Guided tour of Brooklyn's famous neighborhood holiday displays and decorated homes
Event Details
Duration
The Bus Tour is approximately 4 hours. The Walking Tour is approximately 90 minutes; the Bus Tour also includes an approximately 90-minute guided walking tour.
Ages
All ages (infants and children 0-2 are free if on an adult's lap)
Neighborhood
Dyker Heights
Timed Entry
Yes
Organizer
Dyker Heights Christmas Lights
Food & Drink
Bus tour guests receive a complimentary beverage during the return trip.
Local Insight & Ratings
Family Friendly
Best For
Holiday-light fans and families
Vibe
Festive and dazzling
Energy Level
Moderate
Budget
$$$
Photo Friendly
High
Weather Sensitivity
Moderate
Location
Know Before You Go
- Tickets: Bus Tour: $75.00 per seat. Walking Tour: $35.00 per person. Bus Tours offer Preferred Seating in the first 5 rows, guaranteed, for an additional $10.00 per seat. the Walking Tour section specifies gifts for kids ages 3–12. – Get tickets
Tips & Advice
- Book early. Sold-out dates show in red on the booking calendar, and picking one puts you on the waitlist in case seats open up.
- Pay for Preferred Seating if you want a guaranteed seat in the first five rows of the coach bus for the ride to Brooklyn.
- Dress for the weather. Tours still run in rain or snow and are canceled only for severe weather.
- Wear comfortable shoes for the guided walk of about 90 minutes through Dyker Heights, on either the bus tour or the walking tour.
- Leave Christmas Eve and Christmas Day out of your plans, because there are no tours over the Christmas holiday.
Special Events & Promotions
- Preferred Seating in the first five rows of the bus is guaranteed for an extra fee per seat.
- You can book a private tour separately. It includes a custom itinerary, a chauffeured vehicle from anywhere in Manhattan, a licensed guide, and gifts for the kids and the organizer.
- A virtual tour is sold separately: a video of about 15 minutes showing the walking tour, set to holiday music.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What's the difference between the bus tour and the walking tour?
The bus tour takes about four hours. It picks you up and drops you off near the New York Public Library at 5th Ave & E 41st St and includes a guided walking tour of about 90 minutes in Dyker Heights. The walking tour is for small groups, lasts about 90 minutes and meets at 86th St. and 12th Ave. in Dyker Heights.
What will we see on the tour?
A licensed guide walks you past houses decorated with thousands of lights, reindeer, nutcrackers, nativity scenes and life-size cartoon characters, and tells you the history of the tradition. The route includes Lucy Spata's house. She started it all over 40 years ago, and her display has angels, toy soldiers and snowmen.
Is the tour good for kids?
Yes. Kids aged 3 to 12 get a gift. On the bus, children from birth to age two ride free if they sit on an adult's lap.
What happens if it rains or snows?
The tour still runs in rain or snow. It is only canceled for severe weather.
Can we book a private tour for our group?
Yes. A private tour has a custom itinerary, a private vehicle with a chauffeur who picks you up anywhere in Manhattan, and a licensed guide. It also includes gifts for the kids and the organizer and drinks for everyone. It suits travel groups, multi-family outings and corporate holiday trips.
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