NYC: Dyker Heights Christmas Lights & Times Square Bus Tour

Times Square to Brooklyn's Christmas Light Show in One Afternoon

You board a bus at Times Square and ride to Dyker Heights, Brooklyn, where a guide walks you through the neighborhood's famous Christmas light displays. The tour includes round-trip transportation, onboard commentary, and a guided walking tour of the illuminated streets. You'll have time to photograph the lights and hear the story of how the tradition began. The bus returns you to Times Square by early evening.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time at each

1. Times Square30m
2. Dyker Heights1h 30m

Dyker Heights Christmas Lights Tour

• Board express bus at Times Square
• Travel to Dyker Heights, Brooklyn
• View spectacular Christmas light displays
• Listen to local guide's story
• Take holiday photos of decorations

The experience

Most people spend their whole holiday in Manhattan without knowing that thirty minutes away, an entire neighborhood has turned itself into something you can't unsee. The bus leaves Times Square, and you're heading straight to Dyker Heights, where the Christmas lights aren't a decoration, they're the whole point. The whole community participates, not just one house or one block. When you step off the bus, you're walking into something that's been built up over decades, house after house, block after block.

Your guide walks you through the neighborhood and explains how this tradition started and why it's become what it is now. The lights are extravagant: towering snowmen, massive Santa figures, strings that cover entire facades. You get time to stop, look, take photos. It's a leisurely walk, not rushed. The air gets cold, the streets are quieter than Times Square, and you're surrounded by people who actually live here and have spent weeks setting this up. It's the kind of thing that feels like a secret until you're standing in it.

The bus has heat and air-conditioning, and the ride itself includes commentary, so you're not just sitting in silence for thirty minutes. You leave from Times Square, which is convenient if you're already in that part of the city, and you come back the same way. The whole thing takes a couple of hours, which means you're not losing your whole day to get there.

What’s included

• Round-trip bus transportation between Times Square and Dyker Heights.
• onboard commentary during the bus ride.
• a professional guide for the walking tour.
• a guided walking tour of the Dyker Heights neighborhood.
• bus with air-conditioning and heating.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 16:30Last departure this season: 3 Jan 2027

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AgesAdult (13 and older) · Child (4 to 12 years) · Infant (under 4)

GroupUp to 50

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

Prices and times updated 4 days ago

Good to know

Easy physical levelInfant seats availablePublic transport nearbyInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Statue of Liberty Bus

Is this one for you?Book this if you're staying in or near Times Square and want to see the Dyker Heights lights without arranging your own transport or figuring out the subway: the fixed schedule and included guide take the logistics off your hands.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (4 to 12 years); Infant (under 4).

How long is the whole tour?

Around 2 to 3 hours, including the bus ride and the walking tour of Dyker Heights.

Where do I meet the bus?

At Times Square. That's the departure and return point.

Is the walking part difficult?

It's described as a leisurely neighborhood stroll, but it does involve walking several blocks. Wear comfortable shoes. The tour is not suitable for passengers with mobility issues.

What if I have a baby?

Infants under 1 year ride free but must sit on an adult's lap. Specialized infant seats are available on request.

What if the weather is bad?

The tour operates in all weather conditions. Dress warmly and bring appropriate clothing for the season.

Can I take photos?

Yes. You'll have ample time during the walking tour to capture photos of the light displays.

Is food or drink included?

No. Food and drink are not included in this tour.