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The 15 Best NYC Christmas Tours

55 tours  ·  from $21 a head

Here are 15 nyc christmas tours worth your money, each with its price, what travelers thought and the one detail to check before you pay.

From Manhattan: 4-Hour Dyker Heights Holiday Lights Bus Tour - Dyker Heights is best seen on foot
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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 Manhattan to Dyker Heights on a modern bus, then walk for about an hour past spectacular holiday displays, including Lucy Spata’s landmark house. English-speaking guides such as Matt, Jorge, and Antonio add NYC stories along the way. The return includes a photo stop at Brooklyn Bridge Park before the tour ends near Bryant Park.

“What's Important to You: This was truly worth the money. Guide was great, driver was great, definitely something I will be recommending to others. It's easy to look over all the options out there when in NYC or fear it's a tourist trap. Honestly, I just didn't want bother with the subway for this trip, nor drive through the city to Dyker heights. The meet up spot and drop off spot was convenient. The guide was very knowledgeable of the history of the areas we drove through. No add-on fees, no surprise costs, no scams.”

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NYC: Dyker Heights Christmas Lights & Skyline View Bus Tour - A short sunset pause at Battery Park City
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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 the holiday displays for about an hour. The route includes a sunset photo stop by the Hudson River and a Brooklyn Bridge Park skyline stop before ending near Bryant Park Winter Village.

“Well organised, informative and enjoyable. A great way to see how the houses are decorated and the story behind it. Stopping off to see the Manhattan skyline at night was great - got some lovely photos. Highly recommend this attraction.”

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Dyker Heights Christmas Lights Guided Tour - An hour among Dyker Heights’ decorated homes
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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 Manhattan to Brooklyn with a local guide, then walk through Dyker Heights to see its decorated homes. The tour includes about an hour on foot, a Brooklyn Heights stop for skyline views, and a finish at Bryant Park Winter Village. Guides vary, with names such as Jose, Jorge, Matt, Gary, and Antonio.

“Great walking tour, tour guide with great knowledge. Ideal for solo tourists as well as partners or groups.”

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New York City: Dyker Heights Christmas Lights Tour - Bay Ridge and the route’s extra viewpoints
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New York City: Dyker Heights Christmas Lights Tour

4.Dyker Heights Christmas Lights Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 838 reviews · 4 hours · from $46

Ride from Midtown to Brooklyn with a live English- or Spanish-speaking guide, then walk through Dyker Heights to see its elaborate holiday displays. The four-hour trip also includes photo stops around Bay Ridge and DUMBO. Guides have included Jay, Tanya, Jorge, and Emily, though your guide may differ.

“Jay was wonderful! loved the stops and the history!”

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Harlem Gospel Holiday Celebration Concert - Harlem landmarks and the limits of the itinerary
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Harlem Gospel Holiday Celebration Concert

5.Harlem Gospel Holiday Celebration Concert

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 828 reviews · 1 day · from $38

Meet at Mt. Olivet Baptist Church on Lenox Avenue for a one-hour holiday gospel concert with live singers and musicians. Expect soulful Black gospel, holiday songs, and an energetic setting in Harlem. The $38 ticket includes the concert; meals and transport are not included. Arrive early, since lines can form even with a prepaid ticket.

“Amazing however not sure why line was so long - should have been separated by ticketed line and non ticketed. The choir was phenomenal!”

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New York City Holiday Lights Tour - Hudson Yards and the High Line
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New York City Holiday Lights Tour

6.New York City Holiday Lights Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 664 reviews · 4 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $89

This 4.5-hour evening tour covers Manhattan by bus and on foot, from Times Square and Hudson Yards to Wall Street and Rockefeller Center. You’ll get a guide’s running commentary, short walks at the High Line and Grand Central, and, if you choose the upgrade, views through a glass-topped bus roof. Groups are capped at 15.

“This was an excellent tour and one of the highlights of my trip to NY. Our tour guide Alberto and bus driver Tony were both excellent. The highlight for me on this tour was Hudson Yards and Little Island. I would highly recommend this tour to anyone.”

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From Manhattan: 4-Hour Brooklyn Christmas Magic Tour - Dumbo’s short, memorable skyline pause
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From Manhattan: 4-Hour Brooklyn Christmas Magic Tour

7.4-Hour Brooklyn Christmas Magic Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 606 reviews · 4 hours · from $54

Ride from Midtown Manhattan to Dyker Heights for a one-hour guided walk past elaborate Christmas displays, then stop in Dumbo for Brooklyn Bridge views and skyline photos. A guide shares stories along the route, which passes major Manhattan sights. The four-hour tour costs $54 per person and runs in English or Spanish.

“Very enjoyable. It was quite busy but our very experienced guide ( and his light up hat) made sure we saw everything and also stayed safe.”

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Dyker Heights Brooklyn Christmas Lights Tour - The Brooklyn Bridge Stop and Manhattan Skyline
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Dyker Heights Brooklyn Christmas Lights Tour

8.Dyker Heights Brooklyn Christmas Lights Tour

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

Ride from Times Square to Dyker Heights and Bay Ridge for an hour-long walk among elaborate Christmas displays, with a guide sharing local stories. The four-hour tour includes round-trip transport, a group of up to 40, and a Brooklyn Bridge and Manhattan skyline stop on the return. Guides such as Camila, Daniel, and Mo have led lively tours, though guide and route details can vary.

“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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NYC: Holiday Yacht Cruise with Jazz, Cocoa & Carols - Cocoa, cookies and one included drink
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NYC: Holiday Yacht Cruise with Jazz, Cocoa & Carols

9.Holiday Yacht Cruise with Jazz, Cocoa & Carols

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 568 reviews · 1h 30m · from $134

Board the classic Yacht Manhattan or Manhattan II at Chelsea Piers for a 90-minute holiday cruise. You’ll pass Lower Manhattan, Governors Island, the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island from a heated salon, with live jazz, carols, cocoa, cookies and one complimentary drink. Assigned seating keeps the ride comfortable, while the full bar offers extra drinks for purchase.

“This was FABULOUS. I thought there was a 50/50 shot it would be a cheesy waste of time. But it turned out to be one of our favorite experiences in NYC. The staff were all SO kind, always offering photos/refreshments, and the jazz band was great!! My only warning is the hot chocolate is very clove-y, which we would have passed on if we knew. But this was a 10/10 and our photos are amazing to remember the trip!”

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New York City Cocoa and Carols Holiday Cruise - Leaving Pier 62 for Lower Manhattan
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New York City Cocoa and Carols Holiday Cruise

10.New York City Cocoa and Carols Holiday Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 318 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $134

Board Yacht Manhattan or Manhattan II at Pier 62 for a 90-minute holiday cruise on the Hudson. You’ll pass Lower Manhattan and sail toward the Statue of Liberty, with skyline views, live jazz, carols, handmade cookies, and one included spiked hot cocoa. The heated salon has assigned tables, which may be shared with a divider.

“We had a wonderful time singing along and enjoying a warm cozy Christmas atmosphere. Staff and entertainment were wonderful. Comfortable tables with a perfect view of the bridges and the Statue of Liberty. Great photos. The "homemade" Christmas cookies were really homemade. At least they tasted like it. Really yummy. I would recommend this adventure to anyone in the city of the holidays!!”

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Dyker Heights Christmas Lights Tour - Washington Square Park brings the tour back to Manhattan
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Dyker Heights Christmas Lights Tour

11.Dyker Heights Christmas Lights Tour

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

Ride from midtown Manhattan to Brooklyn’s Dyker Heights for about an hour among elaborate holiday displays, then return by way of skyline viewpoints and Washington Square Park before walking to Rockefeller Center. Expect a guide-led evening, a bus for the longer stretches, and some outdoor walking on hilly, uneven streets.

“David and our driver Jessy were fabulous ! This is a wonderful Christmas trip to take from Manhattan!!! It’s so fun to get to view Manhattan from Brooklyn!! Ending at the tree in Rockefeller Center is the best!! The stop in Greenwich Village was amazing!”

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Brooklyn: Dyker Heights Christmas Walking Tour - A 15-minute walk before the lights
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Brooklyn: Dyker Heights Christmas Walking Tour

12.Brooklyn: Dyker Heights Christmas Walking Tour

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

Spend 90 minutes on an evening walk through Dyker Heights, where elaborate Christmas displays fill the streets. An English-speaking guide shares the neighborhood’s holiday story, points out Lucy Spata’s home, and explains local customs. Meet outside Gigi’s Bakery, then walk about three miles. Expect cold weather, crowds, and a brisk pace.

“There was no way we could have seen all these houses on our own, there were too many different streets. Our guide was great at explaining lots of different things about all the houses and families along with interesting facts. He also had a light on a stick which was a great help for us trying to find him in the crowds. The directions were great from Manhattan, the tube stop brought you right out at the bakery - which is closed in the evening but if you're early there's a McDonald's around the corner where you can go to the toilet and grab a coffee while you wait. Directions…”

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Brooklyn Dyker Heights Christmas Wonderland Bus Tour - An hour on foot among the Dyker Heights displays
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Brooklyn Dyker Heights Christmas Wonderland Bus Tour

13.Brooklyn Dyker Heights Christmas Wonderland Bus Tour

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

Ride from Manhattan into Brooklyn with a driver and guide, then spend about an hour on foot among Dyker Heights’ elaborate Christmas displays. The tour also features a brief DUMBO stop for views near the Brooklyn Bridge. Expect winter crowds, cold weather, and a ride that can run long in holiday traffic.

“The best bang for your buck experience I’ve ever paid for! Sebastian was a wonderful host. He gave us great history as we drove to and from Dyker Heights. It was a great opportunity to see more of the city too. The extra stop at DUMBO was way more than I anticipated. You get some gorgeous cityscape scenes from that point. The actual Christmas lights tour was great. The over the top decorations were so fun! Sebastian did a great job making sure we all remained together, which sometimes had to have been a challenge with other tour groups and it being dark. Wonderful, wonderful tour from beginning to end.…”

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New York City Christmas Lights Private Horse Carriage Ride - Fifth Avenue’s Windows, Hotels and Holiday Details
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New York City Christmas Lights Private Horse Carriage Ride

14.New York City Christmas Lights Private Horse Carriage Ride

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

Set off from Central Park South in a private horse carriage for up to four adults, or five passengers if three are adults and two are children under 12. The 45-to-50-minute ride pairs a short Central Park route with Fifth Avenue’s holiday windows, Saks and Rockefeller Center. Drivers such as Omer, Atakan and Niko have shared local facts, taken photos and, at times, played Christmas music.

“This was our highlight. Enjoying a ride through a crowded streets in NYC to see the lights and enjoying each other without stress. Muhammad was amazing and took us to the places we requested. His horse was Michelle she was a sweetheart. Highly recommend to do this the end of the night before heading back to your hotel”

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From Manhattan: 4-Hour Christmas Lights Luxury Bus Tour - Walking the bright blocks of Dyker Heights
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From Manhattan: 4-Hour Christmas Lights Luxury Bus Tour

15.4-Hour Christmas Lights Luxury Bus Tour

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

From Greeley Square Park, ride a heated bus with an English-speaking licensed NYC guide through Manhattan and Brooklyn to Dyker Heights. Walk the neighborhood’s glowing blocks for about an hour, then pause at Brooklyn Bridge Park for skyline photos. The four-hour tour costs $95 per person and ends near Rockefeller Center.

“The tour was excellent, the bus was comfy and warm. Ray, our guide gave a continuous commentary on the journey to Dyker Heights, about the history of the areas we travelled through and pointed out landmarks. Once at the Heights, we walked as a group and Ray once again was able to provide a commentary about the houses and their histories. Ray is obviously very proud and passionate about the City he grew up in, and this enthusiasm showed during this tour. Would highly recommend this tour.”

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