New York · CHRISTMAS

Top 15 Christmas Experiences in New York

35 tours  ·  from $21

The 15 best christmas experiences you can book today, with what each costs, how long it runs and who it suits. Number one is top for a reason, so start there.

NYC: Dyker Heights Christmas Lights & Skyline View Bus Tour - Meeting at Junior’s and leaving Midtown
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NYC: Dyker Heights Christmas Lights & Skyline View Bus Tour

1.Dyker Heights Christmas Lights & Skyline View Bus Tour

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

Ride from Midtown to Dyker Heights with a live English or German guide such as Stefan or Glen, then walk through spectacular decorated homes. The tour also stops at Battery Park City for sunset views and Brooklyn Bridge Park for photos of Manhattan, before finishing near Bryant Park.

“Glen did a good job telling us what we were seeing as we went along. We had a wonderful time”

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Dyker Heights Christmas Lights Guided Tour - The 4:15 p.m. departure from Midtown
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Dyker Heights Christmas Lights Guided Tour

2.Dyker Heights Christmas Lights Guided Tour

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

Ride from Midtown Manhattan to Brooklyn with guides such as Jorge, Gary, Mike, or Antonio, then walk Dyker Heights for an hour of extravagant lights. Finish with Brooklyn Bridge views and Bryant Park’s Winter Village. Expect crowds, cold weather, and a fair amount of walking.

“Fab night seeing the beautiful decorated homes i Dyker Heights. Loved stopping at Dumbo to see the famous Manhattan skyline.”

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From Manhattan: 4-Hour Brooklyn Christmas Magic Tour - From the Hope Sculpture to Brooklyn
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From Manhattan: 4-Hour Brooklyn Christmas Magic Tour

3.4-Hour Brooklyn Christmas Magic Tour

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

Travel from Midtown Manhattan to Dyker Heights for a one-hour guided walk past extravagant Christmas displays, then stop in DUMBO for Brooklyn Bridge and skyline photos. Guides such as Steve and Sebastian add city stories along the way. Transport, a driver, and an English or Spanish guide are included.

“I liked the atmosphere the crowd and most importantly I spent time with my best friend”

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Dyker Heights Brooklyn Christmas Lights Tour - Walking Dyker Heights and Bay Ridge for about an hour
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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 to Dyker Heights and Bay Ridge for an hour-long walk among extravagant Christmas displays. Guides such as Camila, Daniel, Steve, and Alan add stories, music, and humor, followed by Brooklyn Bridge or DUMBO views before returning to Times Square.

“The tour guide was so much fun! I was not overly impressed with the lights, but our guide and driver made the experience fun, especially considering it was horribly cold.”

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Dyker Heights Christmas Lights Tour - One hour among the famous light displays
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Dyker Heights Christmas Lights Tour

5.Dyker Heights Christmas Lights Tour

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

This four-hour evening tour takes you from Midtown Manhattan through Lower Manhattan to Dyker Heights, where you walk among extravagant Christmas displays with a guide such as Dave, Fred, or Jay. You’ll also stop at Fulton Ferry, Washington Square Park, and Rockefeller Center before finishing near the holiday tree.

“Overall amazing tour of Dyker Heights. Comfortable bus ride with a knowledgeable guide through lower Manhattan then taken to Dyker Heights in Brooklyn. Lots of facts along the way, very informative.”

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Brooklyn: Dyker Heights Christmas Walking Tour - Starting at Gigi’s Bakery on 4th Avenue
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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 Dyker Heights with an English-speaking guide such as Derek, Max, Nick, or Catherine. You’ll see huge Christmas displays, hear the story of Lucy Spata, learn neighborhood traditions, and photograph the best-lit homes. Bring warm clothes and expect crowds.

“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 - The Midtown departure and the ride south
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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 Hudson River sights, Lower Manhattan, Brooklyn Bridge, DUMBO, and Dyker Heights. You get about an hour on foot among extravagant Christmas displays, with guides such as Steve, Sebastian, or Millie providing city context. Expect crowds, cold weather, and possible traffic delays.

“Perfect tour. Carefully timed, great guide and even nice music on the bus. Small group made it more enjoyable.”

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New York City Christmas Lights Private Horse Carriage Ride - Window displays are part of the route, not an afterthought
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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.)

Take a 45 to 50-minute private carriage ride from Central Park South through holiday-lit 5th Avenue. You’ll see Rockefeller Center, Saks Fifth Avenue, St. Patrick’s Cathedral, grand hotels, and decorated shop windows. Guides such as Omer, Atakan, Niko, and Muhammad offer photos, local facts, music, blankets, and sometimes carrots for the horse.

“This carriage ride is a must! The sights were so beautiful and the music on the carriage ride was fantastic. I love holiday music. Our driver was Michelle, I mean the horse, she was so sweet! Muhammad was our tour guide and he was very friendly and informative, and he offered to take photos at key points on the tour. Thank you so much to him.!!”

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From Manhattan: 4-Hour Christmas Lights Luxury Bus Tour - Starting 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 Greeley Square Park to Dyker Heights, where a licensed NYC guide leads you past giant inflatables, glowing mansions, and elaborate nativity scenes. You will also stop at Brooklyn Bridge Park for skyline photos and finish near Rockefeller Center. Guides have included Fred, Ray, Dave, and Jared.

“Ray was fantastic! His knowledge of the city and ability to communicate it so well was as enjoyable as the sights themselves! Thank you Ray!”

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NYC: Magical Christmas Lights Carriage Ride - Seeing St. Thomas Church and Fifth Avenue by carriage
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NYC: Magical Christmas Lights Carriage Ride

10.Magical Christmas Lights Carriage Ride

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 121 reviews

Share a private horse-drawn carriage with up to four adults and follow New York’s holiday lights from Central Park South to Fifth Avenue and Rockefeller Center. Your English-speaking guide, such as Honor, Noah, or Medet, provides city facts, photo stops, blankets, and horse treats.

“Noah was very nice we enjoyed the Tour a lot, Thank you!”

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New York: Dyker Heights Christmas Lights Guided Tour - The Ride Through Lower Manhattan
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New York: Dyker Heights Christmas Lights Guided Tour

11.Dyker Heights Christmas Lights Guided Tour

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

Meet in Midtown, ride by coach to Brooklyn, and walk through Dyker Heights for about an hour among its famous Christmas displays. A live guide explains the neighborhood and holiday tradition. Tours may run in English, Italian, French, German, or Spanish, with multilingual commentary possible.

“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 Christmas Lights Horse Carriage Ride - What you see near the Plaza Hotel
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NYC: Private Christmas Lights Horse Carriage Ride

12.Private Christmas Lights Horse Carriage Ride

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 85 reviews · 50 min

Take a private 50-minute horse carriage ride for up to four people along New York’s holiday-lit Fifth Avenue. Expect stops or views near Tiffany & Co., Saks, Cartier, St. Patrick’s Cathedral, Rockefeller Center, and the Plaza Hotel, with an English-speaking guide and blanket provided.

“Everything was outstanding. We embarked on the tour in February and, despite the season, we found the carriage warm and welcoming. There were two extra thick blankets provided. The carriage was just as depicted in the photos - white with purple accents. We made a pit stop for some photos and even got to feed the horse a carrot. Our coachman, Adam, deserves special thanks for the delightful ride. He enlightened us about the park's buildings and monuments. Highly recommended.”

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New York City: Christmas Holiday Tour of Manhattan - Starting inside St. Patrick’s Cathedral
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New York City: Christmas Holiday Tour of Manhattan

13.Christmas Holiday Tour of Manhattan

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 56 reviews · from $25

Walk through festive Midtown with an English-speaking guide, starting at St. Patrick’s Cathedral and visiting Rockefeller Center, Radio City, Bryant Park, 5th Avenue, and Macy’s. Guides such as Gabby and Luke bring humor and useful city facts, while heavy crowds and winter weather require patience.

“We had an amazing time. We weren’t sure about walking but Gabby made it so fun! We saw everything and she made sure we were all safe and enjoyed our time! She answered all our questions and had the best attitude! Thank you Gabby!! A must if your in NY, ask for Gabby!”

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NYC: Christmas Lights Horse Carriage Ride - Fifth Avenue turns into a Christmas show
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NYC: Christmas Lights Horse Carriage Ride

14.Christmas Lights Horse Carriage Ride

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 51 reviews · 45 min Top rated

Ride a private horse carriage from Central Park along Fifth and Sixth Avenues, passing Saks, Rockefeller Center, St. Patrick’s Cathedral, and Radio City Music Hall. Your licensed English-speaking guide provides blankets, photos, horse treats, and a roof option for rain or sun.

“A wonderful way to see the city and all the Christmas displays. Our guide Alex was fantastic!”

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NYC: Dyker Heights Christmas Lights Tour with Hot Cocoa - Cocoa, cookies, and the ride to Brooklyn
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NYC: Dyker Heights Christmas Lights Tour with Hot Cocoa

15.Dyker Heights Christmas Lights Tour with Hot Cocoa

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 42 reviews · 3 hours · from $79

Travel by luxury motor coach from Times Square to Dyker Heights, where an English-speaking guide leads a one-hour walk past lavish holiday homes, including Sparta House and the Polizzotto Home. Hot cocoa and a small holiday treat are served on the way.

“The tour was amazing, felt so magical. absolutely loved seeing the houses!”

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