This holiday tour takes you through the residential neighborhoods of Bay Ridge and Dyker Heights, Italian-American sections of Brooklyn where you will find tree-lined streetsand beautiful private residences decorated for the Christmas holidays. It has been a tradition for many years to illuminate these homes with thousands of lights and dazzling Christmas scenes and has become a friendly competition between owners.
You won't just see the lights; you'll walk through the neighborhoods with a guide to hear the stories behind this fun holiday event that brings thousands of people here each year. You may even meet some homeowners who are a proud part of this festive holiday.
On your way back to Manhattan, you'll see the spectacularNew York skyline and some of the beautiful displays. You'll be dropped off in Midtown to conclude your tour.
Itinerary
You'll be picked up at the bus stop for a comfortable bus ride to Brooklyn for a holiday extravaganza.
The neighborhoods of Dyker Heights and Bay Ridge in Brooklyn know how to celebrate the holidays.
Upon arrival, we'll walk through the neighborhoods gawking at the amazing lights and displays.
You may even meet the owners and creators of some of these displays.
On your way back to Manhattan, you'll see the spectacular New York skyline and some of the beautiful displays.
You'll be dropped off at the pickup spot to conclude your tour.
List of Attractions
The Neighborhood of Dyker Heights - is a residential neighborhood in the southwest corner of the borough of Brooklyn in New York City and its residents are predominately of Italian descent.
The Neighborhood of Bay Ridge - is a residential neighborhood in the southwest corner of the borough of Brooklyn in New York City and its residents are predominately of Italian, Irish, Greek and Arab descent.
Plenty of Christmas decorations, lights and displays
Iconic view of NYC Skyline -Only one in the world!
It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas (really a lot!)... In Dyker Heights and Bay Ridge, Brooklyn! No other neighborhood in New York takes Christmas decorations more serious than these two. Colorful lights and figures illuminate the streets in celebration of the holidays! From gigantic glowing snow stars to reindeers, Christmas trees, Santa clauses and snowmen.
Every homeowner wants to stick out of the crowd with their decoration. Some residents become so competitive during the Dyker Heights Christmas Lights season that they willingly spend up to $20.000 on colorful figures, light bulbs, etc. and their professional installation!
On this tour you can enjoy the best Christmas decorations ever, while you don't have to pay the bills! Forget about Rockefeller Center - Join this night tour through Brooklyn's famous Christmas mecca!
Itinerary
* You'll be picked up at the bus stop for a comfortable bus ride to Brooklyn for a holiday extravaganza.
* The neighborhoods of Dyker Heights and Bay Ridge in Brooklyn know how to celebrate the holidays.
* Upon arrival, we'll walk through the neighborhoods gawking at the amazing lights and displays.
* You may even meet the owners and creators of some of these displays.
* On your way back to Manhattan, you'll see the spectacular New York skyline and some of the beautiful displays.
* You'll be dropped off at the pickup spot to conclude your tour.
Attractions
* The Neighborhood of Dyker Heights - is a residential neighborhood in the southwest corner of the borough of Brooklyn in New York City and its residents are predominately of Italian descent.
* The Neighborhood of Bay Ridge - is a residential neighborhood in the southwest corner of the borough of Brooklyn in New York City and its residents are predominately of Italian, Irish, Greek and Arab descent.
* Plenty of Christmas decorations, lights and displays
* Iconic view of NYC Skyline - Only one in the world!
Experience New York's best holiday lights show with a local guide to make it even more festive!Travel in comfort with heating, plus seats, and panoramic windows aboard our luxury bus.
We'll enjoy 20-minute stops in DUMBO and Bay Ridge so you can get a taste of these unique Brooklyn neighborhoods.Homes are festively decorated, and you can glimpse illuminated waterfront displays.
Take in breathtaking views of the Hudson River and New Jersey skyline as we head to Dyker Heights. Here, we'll step off the bus for a one-hour stroll through the neighborhood, allowing you to appreciate the over-the-top holiday displays up-close.
Our tour ends in the heart of Midtown at Bryant Park, where you can enjoy the festive Winter Village, filled with local holiday gifts and treats.