CHRISTMAS IN NEW YORK CITY

Christmas Lights Tours in New York City: Our 15 Picks for December

45 tours  ·  from $20 a head

The 15 best christmas lights tours in New York City you can book this season, with what each costs, how long it runs and who it suits. Number one is first for a reason; start there.

NYC: Dyker Heights Christmas Lights & Skyline View Bus Tour - Meeting at Junior’s and leaving Midtown
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NYC: Dyker Heights Christmas Lights & Skyline View Bus Tour

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

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 1,192 reviews · 4 hours · from $69Our pick

Ride from Midtown to Dyker Heights with a live English or German guide, stopping for sunset views at Battery Park City and skyline photos at Brooklyn Bridge Park. Guides such as Stefan and Glen add city stories, while one hour on foot takes you past the neighborhood’s most decorated homes. The tour ends near Bryant Park’s Winter Village.

“Fantastic! Guide really welcoming and clear. Good stops for photos. Christmas decorations were superb. Just could have done with 90 mins walk round the Dyker Heights houses rather than 60mins”

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Dyker Heights Christmas Lights Guided Tour - Walking through Dyker Heights
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Dyker Heights Christmas Lights Guided Tour

2.Dyker Heights Christmas Lights Guided Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 920 reviews · 3 hours 45 minutes (approx.) · from $63

Ride from Midtown Manhattan to Dyker Heights with a local guide, walk the two brightest streets, then stop near the Brooklyn Bridge before ending at Bryant Park. Guides including Jorge, Gary, Mike, Jose, Antonio, Matt, and Alvin have led departures. Expect crowds, cold weather, and about an hour on foot.

“Great tour guide( Jorge) gives a lot of details and history about NYC. Lights are amazing. We went on Christmas Day so it was really crowded!”

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New York City: Dyker Heights Christmas Lights Tour - Starting at Times Square and crossing Manhattan
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New York City: Dyker Heights Christmas Lights Tour

3.New York City: Dyker Heights Christmas Lights Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 838 reviews · 4 hours · from $46

Ride from Midtown Manhattan through Hudson Yards, Chelsea, the Battery Tunnel, and Brooklyn to Dyker Heights. Walk among spectacular holiday displays, then stop in DUMBO for Manhattan skyline views before returning near Bryant Park. Guides such as Jay, Jorge, and Tanya add local stories, music, and practical help along the way.

“Impressive our guide was really helpful and informative I went with my young family and they absolutely love it Highly recommend”

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Dyker Heights Brooklyn Christmas Lights Tour - The Midtown meeting point and ride to Brooklyn
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Dyker Heights Brooklyn Christmas Lights Tour

4.Dyker Heights Brooklyn Christmas Lights Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 591 reviews · from $60

Ride from Midtown Manhattan to Dyker Heights and Bay Ridge for a guided walk past extravagant Christmas displays. Guides such as Camila, Daniel, Steve, and Mo add stories, humor, and festive energy. The four-hour outing also includes a Brooklyn Bridge or DUMBO-area photo stop before returning to Times Square.

“Excellent from start to finish, Camila was very knowledgeable with amazing facts and kept us entertained with her music on the walks. Added bonus for the stop off at Dumbo.”

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Dyker Heights Christmas Lights Tour - Walking the decorated streets for one hour
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Dyker Heights Christmas Lights Tour

5.Dyker Heights Christmas Lights Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 270 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $95

Ride from midtown Manhattan to Dyker Heights with guides such as Dave, Fred, or Jay, then walk among Brooklyn’s lavish Christmas displays. The four-hour evening also includes Lower Manhattan commentary, Fulton Ferry skyline views, Washington Square Park, and a finish near the Rockefeller Center tree. Expect cold weather, hills, crowds, and roughly an hour on foot.

“Guide was Very knowledgeable, and friendly as well! Great fun ! Comfortable bus with the large windows”

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Brooklyn: Dyker Heights Christmas Walking Tour - Starting at Gigi’s Bakery on 4th Avenue
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Brooklyn: Dyker Heights Christmas Walking Tour

6.Brooklyn: Dyker Heights Christmas Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 249 reviews · 1h 30m · from $21Best value

Meet your English-speaking guide at Gigi’s Bakery, then walk about three miles through Dyker Heights, Brooklyn. You’ll see the neighborhood’s most elaborate Christmas displays, hear about Lucy Spata and local decorating traditions, and learn the unwritten rules behind the lights. Guides have included Derek, Max, Nick, Nic, and Catherine.

“I am already a Brooklynite, but I wanted to take my LOs out to see the lights which they actually enjoyed. Even though the weather was not up to part, the light displays and big houses trumped that aspect. Thank you to our tour guide Catherine, who was knowledgeable of the history of Dyker Heights and Brooklyn and made the experience even more exciting.”

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Brooklyn Dyker Heights Christmas Wonderland Bus Tour - Lower Manhattan from the bus window
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Brooklyn Dyker Heights Christmas Wonderland Bus Tour

7.Brooklyn Dyker Heights Christmas Wonderland Bus Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 245 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $54

Ride from Midtown Manhattan to Brooklyn with a guide such as Sebastian, Steve, or Millie, stopping for a one-hour walk through Dyker Heights Christmas displays and a photo stop in DUMBO. Expect holiday music, city history, crowds, cold weather, and possible traffic delays. The tour returns to 200 W 53rd Street.

“Nice easy tour to do in early evening with kids ages 6-12. Very colorful. Dress warm. Had a great time!”

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New York City Christmas Lights Private Horse Carriage Ride - Saks Fifth Avenue and the moving lights
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New York City Christmas Lights Private Horse Carriage Ride

8.New York City Christmas Lights Private Horse Carriage Ride

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 237 reviews · 45 to 50 minutes (approx.)

You’ll spend 45 to 50 minutes in a private horse carriage for up to four people, starting in Central Park and continuing along Fifth Avenue. Expect holiday music, winter blankets, photo stops, and views of Rockefeller Center, Saks Fifth Avenue, St. Patrick’s Cathedral, and decorated storefronts. Guides such as Omer, Muhammad, Niko, and Atakan are known for friendly service.

“Omer was our driver and Victor was our horse. Highly recommend. Felt like celebrities in his carriage! It was amazing. Best way to spend Christmas Eve night, through Central Park then to Rockerfeller Center! He even took our pictures with Victor before the ride and let us feed him.”

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From Manhattan: 4-Hour Christmas Lights Luxury Bus Tour - Starting at Greeley Square Park
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From Manhattan: 4-Hour Christmas Lights Luxury Bus Tour

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

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 222 reviews · 4 hours · from $95

Ride a heated bus from Greeley Square Park through Manhattan with a licensed guide, then walk Dyker Heights for an hour of giant inflatables, glowing mansions, and nativity scenes. Stop at Brooklyn Bridge Park for skyline photos before finishing near Rockefeller Center. Guides such as Fred, Ray, and Dave are known for lively New York stories.

“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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NYC: Magical Christmas Lights Carriage Ride - Fifth Avenue, St. Thomas Church, and the holiday streets
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NYC: Magical Christmas Lights Carriage Ride

10.NYC: Magical Christmas Lights Carriage Ride

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 121 reviews

Settle into a private horse carriage for 45 minutes of Christmas lights around Central Park South, Fifth Avenue, Saks Fifth Avenue, St. Thomas Church, and Rockefeller Center. Your English-speaking guide drives, shares city facts, takes photos, and provides blankets in winter. Past guides include Honor, Noah, Onar, Medet, and Rauf.

“Our guide was great. Really friendly. Nice & Warm. Horse was cute!”

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New York: Dyker Heights Christmas Lights Guided Tour - Meeting in Midtown and getting onto the coach
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New York: Dyker Heights Christmas Lights Guided Tour

11.New York: Dyker Heights Christmas Lights Guided Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 88 reviews · 210 minutes - 4 hours · from $75

Meet in Midtown Manhattan and ride by coach to Brooklyn’s Dyker Heights for about 90 minutes of guided holiday sightseeing. Walk roughly one hour among decorated homes, hear about the neighborhood’s Christmas tradition, and return to Bryant Park. Italian, English, French, German, and sometimes Spanish service is available, though multilingual guiding can vary.

“la guida sul pullman ci ha raccontato la storia di New York e di dyker heigts è stato con noi durante tutto il tour abbiamo acquistato ciccolata calda durante la passeggiata è gestito da "il mio viaggio a New york" molto bene”

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NYC: Private Christmas Lights Horse Carriage Ride - Starting near Central Park South
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NYC: Private Christmas Lights Horse Carriage Ride

12.NYC: Private Christmas Lights Horse Carriage Ride

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 85 reviews · 50 min

Share a 50-minute private carriage ride for up to four people along Fifth Avenue’s holiday displays. Your English-speaking driver points out the Plaza Hotel, Cartier, Tiffany & Co., St. Patrick’s Cathedral, Saks Fifth Avenue, and Rockefeller Center’s giant tree. Blankets are provided, though winter wind and heavy traffic can affect comfort and photo stops.

“The guide & horse, Adam & Madison were excellent. It’s unfortunate that the holiday sights in NYC are not as robust as years past. Overall a nice time.”

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NYC Christmas Lights Tour by Limousine, SUV Or VAN. Dyker Heights - The Brooklyn Bridge stop gives the evening a proper New York frame
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NYC Christmas Lights Tour by Limousine, SUV Or VAN. Dyker Heights

13.NYC Christmas Lights Tour by Limousine, SUV Or VAN. Dyker Heights

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 72 reviews · 4 hours (approx.)

Spend about four hours touring New York’s holiday sights in a private vehicle for up to six people. Your driver picks you up anywhere in New York City, then takes you to the Brooklyn Bridge, Dyker Heights, Rockefeller Center, Saks Fifth Avenue, and Hudson Yards. Limo upgrades may include champagne, but confirm the vehicle and refreshments before booking.

“Great way to see the lights if you don't want to have to walk too much. George our driver was very accommodating nothing was a bother. Really enjoyable evening.”

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Brooklyn Christmas Lights Walking Tour at Dyker Heights - What the 90-minute route feels like
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Brooklyn Christmas Lights Walking Tour at Dyker Heights

14.Brooklyn Christmas Lights Walking Tour at Dyker Heights

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 64 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $21

Walk through Brooklyn’s Dyker Heights with guides such as Ryan, Slava, John, and Derrick, seeing the neighborhood’s famous Christmas displays and hearing stories about its traditions and decorated homes. The 90-minute route covers about three miles, begins near a subway station, and ends among the lights. Bring warm clothes, sturdy shoes, and patience for crowds.

“Wow! I've been wanting to do this for a couple of years and so happy that I finally did! Ryan was a great tour guide - he's been a tour guide for I think 18 years and you could tell the enthusiasm that he had for the city, the neighborhood and this particular tour. He explained a lot of the history of the neighborhood and the lights and also was great maneuvering a large group through very crowded streets and sidewalks. Definitely recommend and so happy that I did it!”

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Dyker Heights Christmas Lights and NYC Skyline View Bus Tour - Battery Park City and the first sunset view
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Dyker Heights Christmas Lights and NYC Skyline View Bus Tour

15.Dyker Heights Christmas Lights and NYC Skyline View Bus Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 58 reviews · 3 to 4 hours (approx.) · from $69

Ride from Times Square to Dyker Heights with a guide such as Stefan, Cameron, or Quentin, then walk among extravagant Christmas displays. The tour also stops at Battery Park City for a possible Statue of Liberty sunset and Brooklyn Bridge Park for skyline photos. Expect about 3 to 4 hours, though traffic and group size can stretch the evening.

“Our bus did have a bathroom and the guide was very good but soft spoken. It was well organized and stress free”

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Just added: Christmas Lights Tours in New York City

★ 5.0New York Christmas Holiday Lights Walking TourFrom $208 reviews
★ 5.0NYC: Dyker Heights Christmas Lights Express from Times SquareFrom $592 reviews
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★ 3.0NYC: Dyker Heights Christmas Lights Express Hot Coco+Santa CookieFrom $864 reviews
★ 5.0Ultimate NYC Christmas Lights At Night Walking TourFrom $482 reviews
★ 5.0Private Christmas Lights Horse Carriage Tour In New York City2 reviews
★ 3.0Dyker Heights Christmas Lights Tour from Times SquareFrom $694 reviews
★ 3.5Christmas Lights Tour of Dyker Heights BrooklynFrom $604 reviews
★ 3.5NYC Rockefeller Center Christmas Lights Horse Carriage Ride7 reviews
★ 5.0Dyker Heights – Brooklyn Christmas Houses Private Tour3 reviews
★ 5.0NYC Christmas Lights Tour: Heated Rickshaw RideFrom $1502 reviews
★ 3.4New York: Dyker Heights Christmas Lights Guided Walking TourFrom $496 reviews
★ 4.4New York Christmas Lights Tour by BUSFrom $495 reviews
★ 3.5Magnificent Christmas Lights Tour of Dyker Heights BrooklynFrom $606 reviews
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