Take the day to visit Villa de Leyva, one of the most beautiful villages in Colombia, known for its whitewashed colonial buildings, cobbled lanes, and the vast Plaza Mayor. Discover the most important sights of the area.
About this activity
- Free cancellation
- Cancel up to 24 hours in advance to receive a full refund
- COVID-19 precautions
- Special health and safety measures apply. Learn more
- Mobile ticketing
- Use your phone or print your voucher
- Duration 12 hours
- Check availability to see starting times.
- Instant confirmation
- Live tour guide
- Spanish, English
- Pickup optional
- You will receive an e-mail with an approximate pick up time. Please be on time as there is a maximum waiting period of 10 minutes.
- Small group
- Limited to 15 participants
Experience
Highlights
- Get to know a beautiful village in Colombia and feel as if you were traveling back to the colonial period
- Visit places such as the Terracota House, Sol Muisca and the Paleontological Research Center
- Cross the Boyacá Bridge
- Experience a small-group tour with round-trip transportation
Full description
After meeting with your guide in Bogota, commence your trip of approximately 3 hours through beautiful landscapes to Villa de Leyva. Cross the Bogota Savana and make a stop at the Boyacá Bridge before arriving in the town center, where you will challenge time and transport yourself to the colonial past. Discover a lovely space rich in colonial architecture, where the Plaza Mayor stands out, famous for its size and paved floor.
From there you will explore the surroundings of Villa de Leyva and visit places such as the paleontological investigation center, the Sol Muisca, where you will learn about the cultural heritage of the Muisca people and the Terracota house, which is considered to be the largest piece of pottery in the world and called the Flintstones' house by many.
Heading back to Bogotá, you will pass through the town of Ráquira. This town offers a picturesque and charming place famous worldwide for its long tradition of work in ceramics. Join your guide and discover the local colonial legacy!
Includes
- English/Spanish-speaking driver and guide
- Small-group tour (maximum of 10 participants)
- Insurance
- Boyacá Bridge
- Entrance fees
- Lunch
Not suitable for
- People with claustrophobia
- Wheelchair users
COVID-19 precautions
Customers must book this activity online because the ticket office is closed
Safety measures in place
- All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned
- Customers must keep distance in vehicles
- The number of visitors is limited to reduce crowds
Traveler requirements
- Customers must bring their own headphones
- Customers are required to bring and wear masks
- Customers will get a mandatory temperature check
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Participants
Date
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Meeting point
Meeting point varies depending on option booked.
Important information
What to bring
- Comfortable shoes
- Water
- Cash
Know before you go
- Adult pricing applies to all travelers
- A moderate amount of walking is involved
- This tour operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
- Please be ready at the specified time for your pickup
