Ride a one-hour BYOB double-decker through Highland Park’s curated holiday displays. Perfect for groups who want panoramic views, festive music, and a relaxed city-lighting circuit with minimal walking.
Ride a one-hour BYOB double-decker through Highland Park’s curated holiday displays. Perfect for groups who want panoramic views, festive music, and a relaxed city-lighting circuit with minimal walking.
The bus slows and the neighborhood exhales in a wash of colored bulbs; windows fog, laughter floats up from the upper deck, and the streetlamps of Highland Park lean in like curious onlookers. On this one-hour BYOB double-decker tour you ride an elevated circuit through manicured lawns and historic plazas, where light displays compete for attention and holiday music keeps the pace.
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Operated by North Pole Express · Dallas, Texas
The bus slows and the neighborhood exhales in a wash of colored bulbs; windows fog, laughter floats up from the upper deck, and the streetlamps of Highland Park lean in like curious onlookers. On this one-hour BYOB double-decker tour you ride an elevated circuit through manicured lawns and historic plazas, where light displays compete for attention and holiday music keeps the pace.
Highland Park Village — a 1931 Spanish Mediterranean shopping square often compared to Rodeo Drive — is the evening's starting point and a reminder of the area's early-20th-century development. Geologically, you’re cruising over the Dallas Blackland Prairie's flat clay soils; culturally, you’ll see a neighborhood that favors traditional, carefully staged displays over flashy commercial setups. The route threads past Spanish-style storefronts, tree-lined boulevards, and the stately facades of the Swiss Avenue historic district.
Expect a relaxed, photo-friendly experience: panoramic windows and a glass ceiling give wide sightlines, while booth seating on the upper deck concentrates the view. The ride uses the TopViewTix app for boarding, so have your digital ticket ready. Because it’s outdoors and often chilly, layers matter; the top deck gains atmosphere at the cost of wind.
Practical tips: arrive early for parking, bring ID if you plan to drink, and know the tour runs only in the holiday season. This is an accessible, low-effort way to sample Dallas’s most curated holiday lights without navigating crowded streets on foot.
Yes; infants must sit on an adult’s lap. The tour is family-friendly but check seating availability when booking.
A digital ticket in the TopViewTix app is required to board; paper vouchers are not accepted.
Yes — the tour is BYOB, but you should carry a valid photo ID and follow the operator’s rules on containers and responsible consumption.
All sales are final; there are no refunds for cancellations, so confirm timing and attendee details before booking.
North Pole Express operates guided outdoor trips and adventures with an emphasis on safety, stewardship, and memorable experiences.




The bus slows and the neighborhood exhales in a wash of colored bulbs; windows fog, laughter floats up from the upper deck, and the streetlamps of Highland Park lean in like curious onlookers. On this one-hour BYOB double-decker tour you ride an elevated circuit through manicured lawns and historic plazas, where light displays compete for attention and holiday music keeps the pace.
The bus slows and the neighborhood exhales in a wash of colored bulbs; windows fog, laughter floats up from the upper deck, and the streetlamps of Highland Park lean in like curious onlookers. On this one-hour BYOB double-decker tour you ride an elevated circuit through manicured lawns and historic plazas, where light displays compete for attention and holiday music keeps the pace.
Highland Park Village — a 1931 Spanish Mediterranean shopping square often compared to Rodeo Drive — is the evening's starting point and a reminder of the area's early-20th-century development. Geologically, you’re cruising over the Dallas Blackland Prairie's flat clay soils; culturally, you’ll see a neighborhood that favors traditional, carefully staged displays over flashy commercial setups. The route threads past Spanish-style storefronts, tree-lined boulevards, and the stately facades of the Swiss Avenue historic district.
Expect a relaxed, photo-friendly experience: panoramic windows and a glass ceiling give wide sightlines, while booth seating on the upper deck concentrates the view. The ride uses the TopViewTix app for boarding, so have your digital ticket ready. Because it’s outdoors and often chilly, layers matter; the top deck gains atmosphere at the cost of wind.
Practical tips: arrive early for parking, bring ID if you plan to drink, and know the tour runs only in the holiday season. This is an accessible, low-effort way to sample Dallas’s most curated holiday lights without navigating crowded streets on foot.