Brooklyn Dyker Heights – Christmas Tour

4 hours

Duration

English, Español

Languages

New York City, NY

Location

If you’re looking for something to do in New York City during this holiday season make sure you put this on your list! It’s cheery, it’s bright, it’s Christmas, it’s NYC, it is everything Christmas about Christmas!

People come from all over the world just to experience the magic of New York during the holiday season. We’ll let you in on one of the best-kept secrets in NYC, where you’ll experience an enchanting Christmas wonderland full of dazzling Christmas lights and delightful displays. Come join us on the ultimate Christmas journey to Brooklyn’s Dyker Heights!

The Brooklyn neighborhood of Dyker Heights is truly something special during the Christmas season. The cozy and quaint homes look like they are straight out of a storybook, decorated for the holiday season with dazzling displays, colorful characters, and thousands of twinkling lights that add Christmas cheer and a sense of jaw-dropping amazement.

Dyker Heights Christmas Lights features blocks and blocks of the best Christmas decorations in Brooklyn. This cute residential neighborhood glows softly under the sparkling lights, and yes, even has festive holiday music playing for all to enjoy. During our stroll amid this whimsical Christmas wonderland, you may spot beautiful nativity displays, Santa and his reindeer, life-size inflatables, cheery snowmen, and more magical Christmas characters that adorn the charming and famed Brooklyn homes.

The magical displays seem to get better and brighter every year, and we look forward to seeing all the new decorations each season! This neighborhood really goes all out at Christmas, and it is always fun to see how the homes mix it up each year.

Our Brooklyn Dyker Heights Christmas Tour is ideal for all ages, including families with children, groups of friends, and couples looking for a unique date night to experience the magic of the season. The sights you’ll see on this tour are exquisite and enchanting, so be sure to bring your phone or camera to take advantage of all the amazing photo opportunities.

The tour will depart midtown Manhattan from The Manhattan At Times Square, then heads out to Brooklyn, where we will hop off the vehicle and walk through the neighborhood of Dyker Heights.

Dyker Heights Christmas Lights is an absolute must-see during the holiday season. You won’t believe your eyes, as you gaze in awe at the magical winter wonderland full of twinkling Christmas lights that surrounds you. Whether you are a tourist or a lifelong resident of NYC, this tour will make you feel like you are a world away from the hustle and bustle of the big city.

After experiencing the festive Christmas magic of Dyker Heights, we’ll continue to another spectacular section of Brooklyn, the DUMBO neighborhood. Here, we will take a stroll under the Brooklyn Bridge, and you’ll be able to photograph the majestic skyline of Manhattan from this amazing and unique perspective. We’ll finish the tour by returning to Manhattan At Times Square Hotel, where you can then continue on your own to enjoy more holiday festivities amid the bright lights of Times Square.

Departure

We meet all our travelers at the meeting point

4:15 PM – The Manhattan at Times Square Hotel (790 7th Ave)

Intrepid Museum

Located by the Hudson River, the Intrepid Museum honors American military and marine heritage.

Drive By

Hudson Yards

The Hudson Yards area in Manhattan is home to the 28-acre Hudson Yards real estate development. The Vessel, The Shed, and Edge NYC are among the sixteen proposed projects that enhance this location’s attractiveness.

Drive By

Chelsea Piers

Originally a passenger ship terminal, Chelsea Piers is now home to the Chelsea Piers Sports & Entertainment Complex and the locations for Law & Order movie sets.

Drive By

Little Island

Little Island is a brand-new public park on the Hudson River where everyone may enjoy art and nature in a unique urban haven.

Drive By

Cunard White Star Pier/Pier 54

Numerous significant transatlantic ships called the piers home, notably the Titanic passenger ship terminal in the early 1900s, which was used by the RMS Lusitania and where the RMS Carpathia disembarked after saving the RMS Titanic survivors.

Drive By

One World Trade Center

The centerpiece of Lower Manhattan’s reconstructed World Trade Center complex is One World Trade Center. The One World Observatory, a mystical experience with breathtaking vistas, is the major attraction.

Drive By

9/11 Memorial Pools

Reflecting pools dedicated to the victims of the 1993 World Trade Center explosion and the 9/11 terrorist attacks.

Drive By

Oculus World Trade Center

The shopping complex and the metro system are both accessed from the Oculus. Above all, though, it’s just a surprisingly amazing location with a stunning design that mimics a dove flying out of a child’s hands.

Drive By

The Battery Park

Large perennial gardens, bike lanes, expansive lawns, an urban farm, the amazing SeaGlass carousel, and the location of the popular Staten Island Ferry

Drive By

Hugh L Carey Tunnel

With a length of 9,117 feet, the Hugh L. Carey Tunnel connects Manhattan and Brooklyn and is the longest continuous underwater vehicle tunnel in North America.

Drive Through

Brooklyn is the most populated borough of New York City and one of the most ethnically diverse neighborhoods. The home to the First Roller Coaster, Coney Island and the “Mermaid Parade” and many more

Drive Through

Dyker Heights - Brooklyn

Dyker Heights is one of Brooklyn’s most unique and charming neighborhoods. Dyker Heights is best known for its over-the-top Christmas light displays. Every holiday season, residents go all out with elaborate decorations, featuring thousands of lights, giant inflatable Santas, reindeer, and even animatronic displays. It has earned it the nickname -The Christmas Capital of Brooklyn.

Walking Tour 1 hour

Brooklyn Bridge - DUMBO

The Brooklyn Bridge is one of New York City’s most iconic landmarks, and its history is filled with fascinating views. Take a stroll under the Brooklyn Bridge and photograph the world-renowned skyline of Manhattan, in all of its breathtaking Christmas glory

Stop 15 minutes

Manhattan Bridge

The Manhattan Bridge is another iconic New York City landmark envisioned as a more modern and efficient solution for transporting both vehicles and trains across the East River.

Drive Through

China Town

Chinatown in New York City is one of the most vibrant and culturally rich neighborhoods in Manhattan and one of the oldest and largest Chinese communities in the United States.

Drive Through

Little Italy

Little Italy in New York City is a historic and vibrant neighborhood that has long been associated with Italian-American culture, cuisine, and traditions. Mulberry Street is the main thoroughfare that runs through Little Italy and is the epicenter of its Italian-American culture. The street is lined with Italian restaurants, cafes, pastry shops, and markets, making it a popular destination for tourists and locals seeking authentic Italian food and experiences.

Drive Through

Return

We end the tour at The Manhattan at Times Square Hotel (790 7th Ave)

INCLUSIONS:
• Driver/guide
• Professional licensed guide
• Hop-on hop-off tour
• Transportation by air-conditioned vehicle
• USB portal

EXCLUSIONS
• Food and drinks (Cash is recommended the tour does allow time for refreshment not included in the price of the tour).
• Gratuities (recommended)

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
• Children must be accompanied by an adult; this is a family-friendly tour.
• May be operated by a multi-lingual guide (English/Spanish)
• Vehicle size depends on the number of reservations
• Always bring a jacket.
• Not wheelchair accessible
• Royal City Tours reserve the right to cancel the booking for a full refund in case of bad weather and/or not enough travelers.

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Reviews

4.72 based on 405 reviews

Alessio

December 22, 2024

A pleasant walk in the Dyker neighborhood. Sebastian was a good guide, always attentive to the management of the group, including children, throughout the walk.

Terika

December 22, 2024

I liked the atmosphere the crowd and most importantly I spent time with my best friend

Nigel

December 21, 2024

If your going New York at Christmas it’s a must do and see

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