Get your discount tickets for the Brooklyn Christmas Lights Walking Tour (Dyker Heights), save up to 9% !
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
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.
Language Offered
English-GUIDE
Itinerary
1. Dyker Heights
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
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
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