Christmas Trips · NEW YORK CITY CHRISTMAS TOURS

The 15 Best Christmas Trips in New York City

54 tours  ·  from $21 a head

Two things sell December here: the tree and the Brooklyn front lawns. These 15 cover both, plus the skyline after dark and the carriage rides, with prices and how long you actually spend out of the vehicle.

From Manhattan: 4-Hour Dyker Heights Holiday Lights Bus Tour - Meeting in Midtown and settling onto the bus
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From Manhattan: 4-Hour Dyker Heights Holiday Lights Bus Tour

1.4-Hour Dyker Heights Holiday Lights Bus Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 2,426 reviews · 4 hours · from $63Our pick

Ride from Midtown Manhattan to Dyker Heights on a modern coach, then walk for about an hour among spectacular Christmas displays. Guides such as Matt, Antonio, and Jorge add New York stories along the way. Finish with skyline and Brooklyn Bridge views at DUMBO before returning to Bryant Park.

“Excellent, mick was a fab tour guide, very informative about the tour and city! Really enjoyed our time”

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NYC: Dyker Heights Christmas Lights & Skyline View Bus Tour - Battery Park City brings the first big view
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NYC: Dyker Heights Christmas Lights & Skyline View Bus Tour

2.Dyker Heights Christmas Lights & Skyline View Bus Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 1,192 reviews · 4 hours · from $69

Ride from Midtown to Dyker Heights with a live English or German-speaking guide, then walk among Brooklyn’s famous Christmas displays. The tour also stops at Battery Park City and Brooklyn Bridge Park for sunset and skyline photos. Guides such as Stefan and Glen add city stories along the way.

“Stefan and Mr George were great! was after a unique tour and was not disappointed, got some great photos and stories from our guide. Definitely recommend”

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Dyker Heights Christmas Lights Guided Tour - What the one-hour Dyker Heights walk feels like
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Dyker Heights Christmas Lights Guided Tour

3.Dyker Heights Christmas Lights Guided Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 920 reviews · 3 hours 45 minutes (approx.) · from $63

Ride from Midtown Manhattan to Brooklyn with a local guide, walk Dyker Heights for an hour of extravagant decorations, pause for Brooklyn Bridge views, then finish at Bryant Park Winter Village. Guides such as Jorge, Gary, Mike, and Antonio add city stories along the way.

“I have mixed feelings about this tour. Objectively, the tour operating company was good. Easy to locate and get on the tour bus. Our driver was fantastic. Wayne navigated the traffic and streets safely. Our tour guide Jimmy was awesome. I loved all of the knowledge he gave us. My husband and I talked about it for hours afterwards. He is truly passionate and an amazing guide. I would love to have him on a historical walking tour! Where I am torn is on some of the logistics. First, you get a bathroom break early on in the drive, you stop and have a few minutes before heading to Dyker…”

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Dyker Heights Brooklyn Christmas Lights Tour - The Midtown departure and ride to Brooklyn
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Dyker Heights Brooklyn Christmas Lights Tour

4.Dyker Heights Brooklyn Christmas Lights Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 591 reviews · from $60

Ride from Midtown Manhattan to Dyker Heights and Bay Ridge with a professional guide, then walk among extravagant Christmas displays before a Brooklyn Bridge or DUMBO photo stop. Guides such as Camila, Daniel, Steve, and Alan are known for lively commentary, music, and local stories.

“It’s was beautiful very beautiful place, but every year it’s more and more people on the street. The bus was nice, The tour guide was cheerful, joked a lot, and stopped us at beautiful locations.”

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Dyker Heights Christmas Lights Tour - Walking through Dyker Heights after dark
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Dyker Heights Christmas Lights Tour

5.Dyker Heights Christmas Lights Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 270 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $95

Ride from midtown Manhattan through Lower Manhattan and Brooklyn, then walk Dyker Heights with guides such as Dave, Fred, or Jay. You’ll see decorated homes, take skyline photos at Fulton Ferry Landing, visit Washington Square Park, and finish by Rockefeller Center’s Christmas tree.

“I expected more. The tour itself was nice but I think overpriced. Although some of the Christmas decorations were nice I have seen better in Austin neighborhoods. The bus had loud rattling buzzing noises so we couldn’t hear clearly what was being said by the tour guide. I did not use the bathroom on board but overhead several people grumble about no running water.”

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Brooklyn: Dyker Heights Christmas Walking Tour - The 15-Minute Walk Into the Lights
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Brooklyn: Dyker Heights Christmas Walking Tour

6.Dyker Heights Christmas Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 249 reviews · 1h 30m · from $21Best value

Walk about 3 miles through Brooklyn’s Dyker Heights with an English-speaking guide such as Derek, Max, Nick, or Rose. You’ll hear how Lucy Spata helped shape the tradition, learn the neighborhood’s unwritten rules, and see extravagant homes glowing at night.

“Derek our tour guide was fantastic. he was enthusiastic, entertaining and made sure the whole group was safe and well looked after. he happily took photos for us and others. The decorated houses themselves have to be seen to be believed. They are amazing. Fun tour!”

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Brooklyn Dyker Heights Christmas Wonderland Bus Tour - Lower Manhattan arrives in a quick succession of landmarks
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Brooklyn Dyker Heights Christmas Wonderland Bus Tour

7.Brooklyn Dyker Heights Christmas Wonderland Bus Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 245 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $54

Ride from Midtown Manhattan through waterfront sights, Lower Manhattan, and Brooklyn to Dyker Heights, where you spend about an hour walking among extravagant Christmas displays. Guides such as Sebastian, Steve, and Millie add city history, while a short DUMBO stop brings excellent Brooklyn Bridge views.

“Sebastian was a terrific tour guide around the Dyker Heights neighborhood. My husband and I did this tour to try something different for Christmas in NYC and were so glad we did. It was a lovely evening and the houses were spectacular.”

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New York City Christmas Lights Private Horse Carriage Ride - Rockefeller Center and the Christmas Tree
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New York City Christmas Lights Private Horse Carriage Ride

8.New York City Christmas Lights Private Horse Carriage Ride

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 237 reviews · 45 to 50 minutes (approx.)

Spend 45 to 50 minutes in a private horse carriage for up to four people, beginning in Central Park and continuing along Fifth Avenue. Your driver points out holiday displays, Saks Fifth Avenue, St. Patrick’s Cathedral, and Rockefeller Center. Blankets are supplied, and drivers such as Omer, Atakan, and Muhammad may stop for photos.

“Had a wonderful evening carriage ride to see the Christmas lights on Christmas evening. Atakan was our driver and Freddie was our horse. Atakan did an awesome job showing us the window displays and light shows. Great vantage point without being in the crowds. My husband and I were given a blanket to keep warm in the temps and the selected Christmas music was perfect. Atakan took our photo while in the carriage and got to take a few pics with Freddie afterward and even fed him a couple of carrots. It was the quintessential NYC experience. Highly recommend! A must do activity. Thank you Atakan & Freddie!”

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From Manhattan: 4-Hour Christmas Lights Luxury Bus Tour - The ride begins at Greeley Square Park
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From Manhattan: 4-Hour Christmas Lights Luxury Bus Tour

9.4-Hour Christmas Lights Luxury Bus Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 222 reviews · 4 hours · from $95

Ride a heated bus from Herald Square through Manhattan to Dyker Heights, then walk past lavish Christmas displays with a licensed NYC guide. Guides such as Fred, Ray, Dave, and Jared are known for city stories. The evening includes Brooklyn Bridge Park and a finish near Rockefeller Center.

“Tom, Dave and Richie the driver were absolute stars. Tom your knowledge and one liners had us in stitches. You're a brilliant tour guide! Thanks to all of you for looking after my mother-in-law too, really appreciated! see you again when we're in New York!”

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NYC: Magical Christmas Lights Carriage Ride - Meeting at the Jose Marti Statue
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NYC: Magical Christmas Lights Carriage Ride

10.Magical Christmas Lights Carriage Ride

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 121 reviews

Meet your English-speaking guide at the Jose Marti Statue for a private 45-minute carriage ride through Central Park South and Midtown’s Christmas lights. Expect blankets, an optional roof, photo stops, and a close look at Saks Fifth Avenue and Rockefeller Center. Guides such as Honor, Noah, and Onar have earned warm praise.

“We had a magical carriage ride Our driver Medet was amazing , and made sure our horse was cell fed and hydrated before our ride . Saw all the sights , Bells and whistles on this one A definite must when in NY”

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Radio City Christmas Spectacular Starring the Rockettes Ticket - The Parade of Wooden Soldiers and Rockettes precision
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Radio City Christmas Spectacular Starring the Rockettes Ticket

11.Radio City Christmas Spectacular Starring the Rockettes Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 112 reviews · from $299

Spend 90 minutes inside Radio City Music Hall for the Rockettes’ Christmas Spectacular, with precision dance, Santa, Toy Soldiers, bright stage effects, and the Living Nativity. Choose from available showtimes and seat sections, then use your mobile ticket at the Rockefeller Center venue.

“The whole show! It was way more than I was expecting! The lights, the other dancers and performers, and Santa did a fabulous job!”

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Christmas in New York: Private Holiday History Tour - Bryant Park and the winter village
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Christmas in New York: Private Holiday History Tour

12.Christmas in New York: Private Holiday History Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 107 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $165Top rated

Walk from Herald Square to Grand Army Plaza with a private guide who explains how New York shaped Christmas traditions. You’ll see Macy’s, Bryant Park, Fifth Avenue displays, Rockefeller Center, St. Patrick’s Cathedral, and sites tied to the Rockettes, at a relaxed pace with time for questions.

“Had a great time learned so much from one tour guide to another well done my friend looking forward to seeing you again perhaps in Philly -Highly recommend you will be amazed thanks Kevin !”

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New York Holiday Lights and Movie Sites Bus Tour - Fifth Avenue windows and the best holiday displays
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New York Holiday Lights and Movie Sites Bus Tour

13.New York Holiday Lights and Movie Sites Bus Tour

★★★★★★★★★★3.9 · 103 reviews · 2h 30m · from $78

Ride through Manhattan with an English-speaking actor guide, spotting locations from *Elf*, *Home Alone 2*, *Scrooged*, *Serendipity*, and *Miracle on 34th Street*. Movie clips play on board, and the route includes Fifth Avenue windows, Rockefeller Center, Lincoln Center, Macy’s, and Bryant Park.

“Got to see a good amount and gave us a good flavor of where to check out on our own. The guide gave out lots of info and suggestions. Also, being Christmas, we didn't have to deal with the crowded side walks.”

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New York: Dyker Heights Christmas Lights Guided Tour - The Midtown Meeting Point and One-Hour Bus Ride
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New York: Dyker Heights Christmas Lights Guided Tour

14.Dyker Heights Christmas Lights Guided Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 88 reviews · 210 minutes - 4 hours · from $75

Join Ilmioviaggio Inc for a 3.5 to 4-hour Christmas lights tour from Midtown Manhattan to Brooklyn’s Dyker Heights. Ride a reserved-seat coach, walk past elaborate decorated homes, hear local history, and return via the Manhattan Bridge to Bryant Park. Guides may speak English, French, German, Italian, or Spanish.

“la guida sul pullman ci ha raccontato la storia di New York e di dyker heigts è stato con noi durante tutto il tour abbiamo acquistato ciccolata calda durante la passeggiata è gestito da "il mio viaggio a New york" molto bene”

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NYC Private Holiday Lights Tour - Walking through Dyker Heights displays
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NYC Private Holiday Lights Tour

15.NYC Private Holiday Lights Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 87 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.)

Ride from Manhattan to Dyker Heights in a private SUV or sprinter van, stopping for dazzling house displays and Brooklyn skyline photos. Drivers such as Greg, Cesar, Mario, Victor, and Hans are praised for local tips, patience, and thoughtful service. Pickup is included within Manhattan.

“We had a great time but the tour wasn’t exactly as described in the Viator description. We did not stop at the Brooklyn Bridge and The driver didn’t want to take us to Rockefeller to see the tree but we insisted. The lights at Dyker Heights are amazing. We really enjoyed that. Also there were no soft drinks in the limo as mentioned on the website.”

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