Dycker Heights and Christmas Lights Tour $ 39 Dollars
Leap into the festive spirit and experience a magical journey in New York with the Dyker Heights & Christmas Lights Tour. Your yuletide adventures start from Manhattan, carrying you off to the heart of one of New York's most glittering districts, where holiday decorations and lights captivate visitors from around the world. This 3.5-hour guided tour offers an unique exploration through the radiant Brooklyn as you enjoy an immersion into local Christmas traditions and flare that's unmatched globally. Think astonishing light displays, dazzling lawn ornaments and intricately decorated homes steadfastly competing for the best Christmas Spirit recognition.
As your tour unravels, expect an enchanting evening where you wander, marvel, and soak up the glowing charm of Brooklyn. Typically, customers spend around 3.5 hours on this immersive tour, sufficiently paced to allow for the full experience of the occasion without rush. You'll start your journey from Manhattan, escorted by a friendly and knowledgeable guide who will navigate through the sparkling sidewalks of Dyker Heights. Remember to dress warmly to comfortably enjoy the scenic outdoor activity that sees light displays escalating to industrial proportions.
The tour promises a spectacle with jaw-dropping Christmas decorations in every direction, including miniature Santas and reindeers adorning lawns, sparking LED lights that trace housetops, and icicle light-dripped trees. On average, you'll be walking about 1.5 miles, so comfortable shoes are recommended. Get context on the acclaimed neighborhood's considerable affluence which allows residents to go all out and hire professional Christmas decorators who deck out their homes in strikingly bright lights and holiday decorations.
Steeped in history, this neighborhood Christmas tradition began in the '80s – the brainchild of Lucy Spata. Her Italian-American neighbors initially regarded her fondness for extravagant décor as an eccentricity, but soon followed suit. Today, the Dyker Heights Christmas lights tour attracts approximately 100,000 visitors each season, making it a widespread attraction to mark off on your holiday bucket list.
As your journey comes to an end, you're left invigorated by the magical spectacle of the Dyker Heights & Christmas Lights Tour. Its charm far surpasses stunning decoration displays, instead immersing you in the warmth of holiday spirit and traditions coupled with touches of historical charm. All in all, for a truly spirited, beautifully-lit, and memorable holiday experience in true New Yorker style, this Brooklyn tour offers an unforgettable adventure you won't want to miss.