One of your household traditions around the bustling holiday season is to explore New York City and take in all the glorious light displays. And there are plenty of great festive hotspots to add to your list. But some of the best experiences are not so well-known. Some you can walk or drive yourself, and others are best viewed by bus tour. And this is the list of some of the area's best and most impressive displays to behold. Find your favorite this year and start a new tradition!
Brooklyn’s Dyker Heights Christmas Tour
If you’re interested in walking, make time to take a leisurely stroll through Brooklyn’s Dyker Heights Christmas Tour. This one and half hour tour is a New York City favorite.
Book now for $21 per person and skip the ticket lines!
Dyker Heights Bus Tours
If you’re not up for a chilly walk through Dyker Heights, you can also book a bus tour to see all the incredible displays. This guided tour by bus or van will be warm and toasty. And you still get to experience all the dazzling lights, life-size Santa figures, and glowing reindeer.
Book now for $55 per person for this four-hour tour and to check times.
Guided Walking Tours of Manhattan
Starting at 7:00 PM daily, you can take a guided walking tour (and some subway travel) to see all of the most impressive holiday storefronts and light displays in Manhattan. Experience synchronized light shows, mechanical displays, and NYC transformed into a winter wonderland for a truly memorable experience.
Book your two-hour tour and “pay what you like” to enjoy!
Tour on the North Pole Express
Experience the New York City lights aboard the double-decker adventure bus! Visit Saks Fifth Avenue’s light show, the world-famous Rockefeller Center tree, and NYC’s own North Pole. Santa will be there, and you can enjoy hot cocoa and treats along the way!
Book now for $99 for adults and $95 for children, and reserve your seat!
New York City knows how to celebrate the festive holiday season in a spectacular way. And there’s no shortage of incredible displays to take in this year. Book your new family tradition!
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