Brooklyn Christmas Lights Walking Tour (Dyker Heights)

4.4 (64 reviews) 1 h 30 min Free cancellation

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The home of Lucy Spada - most decorated house in the neighborhood! — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

Elaborate decorations in Dyker Heights — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

About this activity

Prepare to see astonishing holiday light displays on a visit to Brooklyn’s Dyker Heights neighborhood, which has become world famous for the incredible decorations planned by its competitive residents. See it all for yourself, learn the story behind it, and discover how the tough attitude of one woman has led to a long beautiful tradition.

Have your camera ready for this Christmas lights excursion. You will be presented with the top homes and lighting displays in Brooklyn. You will learn about the growth of this holiday phenomenon in the Dyker Heights area, including 2 neighbors who fiercely stake a competing claim. Find out how one of them has put nearly $1 million on the line! Also discover the unwritten codes which are followed religiously by these Brooklyn residents.

Take this tour in Brooklyn to view some of the most impressive residential holiday light displays in the world, or simply to soak in a magical Christmas atmosphere!

Walking distance: approx. 2 miles / 3 km

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At a glance

Duration: 1 h 30 min
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Up to 25 people
People per booking: 1–7
Guide: English
Operated by: Brooklyn Unplugged Tours

Ages: Adults (15–99 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Knowledgeable tour guide
Included: Insight, history and info about the Christmas tradition in Dyker Heights

Not included

Not included: Not recommended for children, young teens or babies
Not included: This is a guided WALKING tour. There is NO vehicle or transportation provided
Not included: Our guides provide history & info. But the lights are free to the public - never exclusive to anyone

Itinerary

Dyker Heights

1 h 30 min

Dyker Heights is a residential district in Brooklyn whose residents decorate their homes with incredible Christmas light displays. We will view the best houses while learning about neighborhood tradition.

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

Meet at Gigi's Bakery, which is at the corner of 4th Avenue and 87th Street.

The meeting place is NOT in front of the subway station.

Meeting point is a 60-70 minute ride from Midtown or 45 minutes from Downtown.

It is not advisable to take a taxi/Uber. This may take a very long time (60+ minutes).

End point

The tour will end in the heart of the holiday lights district. It will be necessary for you to return to the subway on your own, which will be a walk of about 15 minutes. The tour guide will assist you with directions.

Using your ticket

Subway Directions:

R subway line to '86th Street' station in Brooklyn.

Approximately 60-70 minute ride from Midtown Manhattan or 45 minutes from Downtown Manhattan.

We suggest taking the 2, 3, 4, 5, N or Q line to 'Atlantic Avenue – Barclays Center' station in Brooklyn, and then transferring to the R line.

We advise you to NOT take a taxi or Uber. This may take a very long time (60 minutes or longer)

Please be aware that the closest subway station is a distance of approximately 15 minutes from the lights. Therefore we meet near the subway station, and then we will walk approximately 15 minutes in order to reach the lights.

Parking:

If you will drive to the tour, here is what we recommend. Use the municipal parking lot at the following address: 8501 5th Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11209. It's a parking garage building. It's located 2 blocks away from the meeting place. You should pay for at least 2.5 hours.

If you are late:

Please don't be late!!! If you miss the tour it is generally not possible to catch up

Cancellation

Free cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

If you cancel	You get back
At least one day before	100%
Less than a day before	0%

The operator may cancel if the weather does not allow it; you then get another date or your money back.
The operator may cancel if too few people book; you then get another date or your money back.

Good to know

Travelers should have a high level of physical fitness
Total walking distance: approx. 3 miles / 4.5 kilometers.
Not recommended for children, young teens or babies
The weather gets very cold (approximately 4 to -4 Celsius, or 25 to 40 Fahrenheit). You will be exposed to the weather for up to 3 hours
The meeting place for this tour is designed for arrival by subway. The subway is located far from the lights. So we meet near the subway, then we walk about 15 minutes to reach the lights
If you are driving to the tour in your own vehicle, please contact us more than 48 hours in advance so we can provide you with parking information
This tour includes a large amount of walking at fast speed. Do not bring people that walk slowly, as they will struggle to keep up with other members of the group who walk more quickly
The lights are 100% open to the public - anybody can go on their own for free. Our guided tour just shows the best houses while providing insight & history. There is nothing exclusive to us nor to any other company
Not recommended For the following types of people: babies, children, handicapped, elderly, slow-walkers