Tour New York City Contrasts and Dyker Heights Lights

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New York City, USA

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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

  • WiFi on board
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Meals
  • Alcoholic beverages Alcoholic Beverages
  • Gratuities
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Meeting Location

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West 49th Street
New York, NY 10019, USA

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Hudson Yards
New York, NY 10001, USA

The tour ends at Hudson Yards, next to The Vessel, where travelers can continue exploring the area.

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West Side Highway (pass by)

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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Guason Stairs

Continuing north to Manhattan, we will arrive in the Bronx borough, where our first stop will be the Joker Stairs.
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15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Yankee Stadium

Then we continue to Yankee Stadium, baseball temple.
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15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Big Pun Mural

Our next stop will be the Big Pun mural.
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45 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

I Love The Bronx Mural, Tats Cru

We will visit the famous graffiti I Love The Bronx, symbols of the history and urban art of the borough.
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15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Bronx–Whitestone Bridge (pass by)

Cross the Bronx Whitestone Bridge into the borough of Queens
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Malba (pass by)

We will know the elegant residential area Malba.
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New York Times Plaza (pass by)

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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Flushing Meadows Corona Park

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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15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Williamsburg

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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15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Dumbo

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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15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Dyker Heights

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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45 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

World Trade Center (pass by)

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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The Vessel

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.
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5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

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  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Specialized infant seats are available

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Tour New York City Contrasts and Dyker Heights Lights?

A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (EDT).This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund. Read more Apr 2025

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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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  • WiFi on board
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Meals
  • Alcoholic beveragesAlcoholic Beverages
  • Gratuities

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  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 50 travelers

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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

  • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (EDT).
  • This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
  • This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.

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