Tour New York City Contrasts and Dyker Heights Lights
At a glance
Tour New York City Contrasts and Dyker Heights Lights is a 6h guided experience in New York City, United States, operated by REAL'S TOURS NYC INC. Travellers rate it 4.8 out of 5 across 23 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor. Prices start from $80 per person, and free cancellation is available. Included: WiFi on board, Air-conditioned vehicle.
Highlights
- Free cancellation for flexible planning
- 14 stops in one well-planned itinerary
- Wheelchair accessible
Quick facts
- Duration
- 6h
- Group
- Small group, up to 50 travellers
- Languages
- Portuguese, Spanish
- Pickup
- Meet at the start point
- Confirmation
- Instant confirmation
- Ticket
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Cancellation
- Free cancellation (see policy)
Overview
Experience a unique tour of New York combining the Tour of Contrasts with Christmas magic. We will visit the Bronx, Queens and Brooklyn in Spanish, exploring daily New York life as the city shines with festive lights. We started on the West Side Highway, seeing the Intrepid, the Trump Buildings and the Hudson River. In the Bronx we visit the steps of the Joker, Yankee Stadium outside, Civil and Criminal Court, the Big Pun mural and the I Love The Bronx graffiti. Then we crossed the Bronx Whitestone Bridge to Queens to see Malba, the New York Times printing press and Flushing Meadows Corona Park with CitiField, the US Open and the Unisphere. In Brooklyn we explored Williamsburg and DUMBO, getting the iconic Manhattan Bridge photo. Continue to Dyker Heights to enjoy its famous Christmas lights. We finish at Hudson Yards with a stop at The Vessel. An ideal tour to experience the Christmas essence of New York
What's included
What's included
- WiFi on board
- Air-conditioned vehicle
Not included
- Meals
- Alcoholic Beverages
- Gratuities
Itinerary
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Stop 1
The tour begins by heading to the West Side Highway in Manhattan’s West Side, where you can see the Intrepid, the Trump Building Complex and the Hudson River, which separates the states of New York and New Jersey.
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Stop 2 · 15m
Continuing north to Manhattan, we will arrive in the Bronx borough, where our first stop will be the Joker Stairs.
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Stop 3 · 15m
Then we continue to Yankee Stadium, baseball temple.
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Stop 4 · 45m
Our next stop will be the Big Pun mural.
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Stop 5 · 15m
We will visit the famous graffiti I Love The Bronx, symbols of the history and urban art of the borough.
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Stop 6
Cross the Bronx Whitestone Bridge into the borough of Queens
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Stop 7
We will know the elegant residential area Malba.
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Stop 8
Following our tour, we will appreciate from the vehicle the printing press of the press that has won the most Pulitzer Prizes, The New York Times.
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Stop 9 · 15m
We will visit Flushing Meadows Corona Park, home of the Mets (CitiField) stadium and the US Open National Tennis Center. Our next stop will be the iconic Unisphere, a stainless steel globe where you can take unforgettable photos. This place has been the scene of films like Men in Black, Captain America and Tomorrowland.
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Stop 10 · 15m
Afterwards, we will go to Brooklyn County to visit the famous Williamsburg neighborhood, where the Orthodox Hasidic Jewish community resides, considered the largest outside Israel.
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Stop 11 · 15m
We will continue to DUMBO where we will reach the exact point of the world famous Washington Street. Here you can get the most spectacular and sought after photo of the city: the majestic Manhattan Bridge framed perfectly between the red brick buildings.
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Stop 12 · 45m
Next, we will enter the charming neighborhood of Dyker Heights, famous for its dazzling homes with the best lighting and Christmas decoration. It will be a true visual feast full of color, music and joy, where we will enjoy this magical atmosphere for approximately 45 minutes.
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Stop 13
Heading back to Manhattan, we’ll pass the 9/11 Memorial, a landmark that pays tribute to the victims and heroes of 9/11. From the vehicle, you will appreciate its memorial architecture and the surroundings of the World Trade Center, symbol of the city’s strength and resilience.
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Stop 14 · 5m
Finally, we will head towards Eleventh Avenue, past Hudson Yards, where
We will make our last stop at The Vessel, an imposing contemporary structure
considered a true work of art. From this point, you can enjoy a unique view of the modern Hudson Yards complex and the majestic Hudson River.
Meeting point
Meet in front of the Starbucks Worldwide Plaza (325 W 49th St, New York, NY 10019).
The guide will be at the front door with Real’s Tours NYC ID.
Good to know
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Frequently asked questions
How long does the Tour New York City Contrasts and Dyker Heights Lights take?
The experience lasts about 6h.
How much does it cost?
Prices start from $80 per person. The final price depends on the date, time and number of travellers, and is confirmed on Viator before you pay.
What's included?
WiFi on board; Air-conditioned vehicle.
Where does it start?
Meet in front of the Starbucks Worldwide Plaza (325 W 49th St, New York, NY 10019). The guide will be at the front door with Real’s Tours NYC ID.
Can I cancel?
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Which languages is it offered in?
It is guided in Portuguese, Spanish.
Is it worth it?
Travellers rate it 4.8 out of 5 across 23 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor, which places it among the top-rated experiences in New York City.
