Duration
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Guided tour
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Soak up the holiday cheer by hopping on this 3 to 4-hour non-stop bus tour that whisks you through the dazzling Manhattan and Brooklyn skylines.
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Hear your live guide tell the story in English or Spanish of how residents, since the 1980s, have turned 16 blocks into NYC's most enchanting holiday spectacles.
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Enjoy a dedicated guided walking tour for an up-close look at Dyker Heights holiday decorations with several photo stops to snap the best festive photos!
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Your tour features delicious hot chocolate and cookies from a local Brooklyn Deli, walking tours, Brooklyn Bridge photo ops, free WiFi, and USB ports on the bus.
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See Lucy Spata’s iconic home decked out in grand decorations, Times Square's Ball Drop to Empire State Building, Hudson Yards Edge, and Freedom Tower.
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3 or 4-hour Dyker Heights Christmas light bus tour
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Guided walking tour of Dyker Heights
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Live English and/or Spanish-speaking guide (as per option selected)
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Photo ops of Christmas lights (as per option selected)
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Complimentary hot chocolate & holiday cookie from the “Brooklyn Deli” (as per option selected)
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Stop at Brooklyn Bridge (DUMBO) (as per option selected)
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Free Wi-Fi (as per option selected)
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AC & USB charging ports (on the bus)
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- Hop-on Hop-off service
You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.
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New York Dyker Heights Christmas bus tour
Step into the holiday spirit with the New York Dyker Heights Christmas Bus Tour, an enchanting experience that showcases Brooklyn's most spectacular Christmas light displays. Departing from Times Square with complimentary hot cocoa and a holiday cookie in hand, your luxury bus takes you directly to the residential Brooklyn neighborhood of Dyker Heights, world-renowned for its extravagant displays of Christmas lights. This charming Italian-American community has been delighting visitors for nearly 40 years, transforming into what many call the "Undisputed Capital of Christmas Pageantry" each holiday season.
Your tour also includes a leisurely walking tour that provides plenty of time for photos, allowing you to capture magical holiday moments against the backdrop of millions of twinkling lights. As festive music fills the air from neighborhood speakers, you'll feel transported into a real-life Christmas movie.
Schedule
From Brooklyn Delicatessen Times Square
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Departure: 4:30pm from Brooklyn Delicatessen Times Square
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Frequency: Once every evening
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Duration: 3 hours
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Popular sights: Empire State Building, Times Square, the Freedom Tower, Dyker Heights
From The Manhattan at Times Square Hotel
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Departure: 4:15pm from The Manhattan at Times Square Hotel (790 7th Ave)
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Frequency: Once every evening
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Duration: 4 hours
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Popular sights: Intrepid Museum, Times Square, Hudson Yards, Little Island, Dyker Heights, Brooklyn Bridge
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What to bring
- Bring along your walking shoes and wear warm clothes, a hat, and gloves for the experience, since December can be a bit chilly in New York.
What's not allowed
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Keep in mind that food & beverages and alcohol are not allowed on this experience. Pack wisely!
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Due to venue restrictions, pets cannot tag along for this experience.
Accessibility
- This experience is not accessible by wheelchair.
Additional information
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The Dyker Heights walking tour is a leisurely neighborhood stroll at an easy pace.
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Infants (0-1 years) ride free but must sit on the parent/guardian's lap during the bus journey.
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Your voucher will be emailed to you shortly.
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Display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the starting point.
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Please check your final voucher for the starting point details & specific instructions.
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