Brooklyn Christmas Lights Walking Tour at Dyker Heights Discount Tickets

Overview

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

Meeting and Pickup

End Point

Language Offered

English-GUIDE

Itinerary

Inclusion

Knowledgeable tour guide

Insight, history and info about the Christmas tradition in Dyker Heights

Exclusion

Not recommended for children, young teens or babies

This is a guided WALKING tour. There is NO vehicle or transportation provided

Our guides provide history & info. But the lights are free to the public - never exclusive to anyone

Cancellation Policy

Refundable tickets

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

• 100% refund if cancelled 1+ days before the start date
• 0% refund if cancelled less than 1 day(s) before the start date

Additional Info

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. Do not bring people to this tour who will resent the cold weather and long walking, such as children.

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 it's a walk of 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