Brooklyn Christmas Lights Walking Tour (Dyker Heights)
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
- Insight, history and info about the Christmas tradition in Dyker Heights
- Knowledgeable tour guide
- Not recommended for children, young teens or babies
- Our guides provide history & info. But the lights are free to the public - never exclusive to anyone
- This is a guided WALKING tour. There is NO vehicle or transportation provided
Meeting Location
8626 4th Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11209, USA
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
1184 84th Street
Brooklyn, NY 11228, USA
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.
What To Expect
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Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Not recommended For the following types of people: babies, children, handicapped, elderly, slow-walkers
- 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 (approximately 4 to -4 Celsius, or 25 to 40 Fahrenheit). You will be exposed to the weather for up to 3 hours
- 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
- 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
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 25 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions (8)
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Frequently Asked Questions (8)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from Cool NYC customers.
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (EST).
- This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
- Insight, history and info about the Christmas tradition in Dyker Heights.
- Knowledgeable tour guide.
- Not recommended for children, young teens or babies.
- Our guides provide history & info. But the lights are free to the public - never exclusive to anyone.
- This is a guided WALKING tour. There is NO vehicle or transportation provided.
This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Apr 2025The minimum age to participate is 15. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Brooklyn Christmas Lights Walking Tour (Dyker Heights) is as follows:
- Not recommended For the following types of people: babies, children, handicapped, elderly, slow-walkers
- Travelers should have a high level of physical fitness
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Brooklyn Christmas Lights Walking Tour (Dyker Heights) will be included in your confirmation email from Cool NYC. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Insight, history and info about the Christmas tradition in Dyker Heights
- Knowledgeable tour guide
- Not recommended for children, young teens or babies
- Our guides provide history & info. But the lights are free to the public - never exclusive to anyone
- This is a guided WALKING tour. There is NO vehicle or transportation provided
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Not recommended For the following types of people: babies, children, handicapped, elderly, slow-walkers
- 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 (approximately 4 to -4 Celsius, or 25 to 40 Fahrenheit). You will be exposed to the weather for up to 3 hours
- 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
- 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
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 25 travelers
