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NYC Christmas Lights Bus Tour 3 hr 30 min

TourTruth score 6.0 out of 10

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45 reviews · Rated on 2 providers · How we score

  • New York City
  • 3 hrs 30 min
  • Updated November 4, 2026

Ride from Times Square to Dyker Heights for a guided stroll among dazzling Christmas lights, snowmen, and festive Santa displays.

About this tour

See Brooklyn’s Dyker Heights neighborhood glow with holiday spirit on a 3.5-hour Christmas lights tour from Times Square. Board an express bus for round-trip transportation, then follow your guide through a residential area known for its elaborate seasonal displays.

Admire twinkling lights, towering snowmen, and impressive Santa figures as you stroll through the neighborhood. Along the way, your guide shares the story of how the Dyker Heights tradition began and grew into the festive spectacle visitors come to see today. Commentary is also provided onboard the bus, and you’ll have time to take photos of the displays.

This NYC Christmas lights bus tour pairs a convenient ride from Times Square with a guided walk among the decorations. The stroll is leisurely, but the experience is not suitable for passengers with mobility issues. Dress for the weather and wear comfortable shoes. Choose this NYC Christmas lights bus tour for an easy way to enjoy one of Brooklyn’s brightest holiday traditions.

Highlights

  • Ride an express bus from Times Square to Dyker Heights
  • Admire dazzling lights, towering snowmen, and Santa displays
  • Hear a local guide share the story behind the neighborhood tradition
  • Stroll through Dyker Heights and capture festive photos

What's included

Included

  • Commentary onboard the bus
  • Round-trip bus transportation between Times Square and Dyker Heights
  • Air-conditioned and heated bus
  • Professional guide
  • Guided walking tour of Dyker Heights

Not included

  • Guide gratuities

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Important information

  • Infants ages 0–1 ride free but must sit on an adult’s lap on the bus
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • The walking portion is a leisurely neighborhood stroll
  • Not suitable for passengers with mobility issues
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  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Operates in all weather; dress appropriately and wear comfortable walking shoes
  • Meeting point: in front of Brooklyn Deli in Times Square
  • Public transportation options are available nearby

How this score is calculated

This tour scores 5.00 on Viator and 4.36 on GetYourGuide. Ratings on these sites cluster near the top of the 5-star scale, so we compare each one with all other ratings on the same site before combining them.

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  • The result is shown from 0 to 10: this tour scores 6.0.

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