Brooklyn Christmas Lights Walking Tour (Dyker Heights)
New York City, USAby Brooklyn Unplugged Tours
- 1.5 hours
- Free cancellation
- Instant confirmation
- Up to 25 travelers
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Guide: English
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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
What's included
- Knowledgeable tour guide
- Insight, history and info about the Christmas tradition in Dyker Heights
- 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
Itinerary
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Dyker Heights
1.5 hours
Dyker Heights is a residential district in Brooklyn whose residents decorate their homes with incredible Christmas light displays. We will view the best houses while learning about neighborhood tradition.
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.
Good to know
- 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 we walk 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
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- 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
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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