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.

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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.
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Live tour guide: Spanish, English
Optional audio guide: English, Spanish
Small group: Limited to 10 participants

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

You must book this activity online because the ticket office is closed

Safety measures in place

All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned
You must keep social distance while in vehicles
The number of visitors is limited to reduce crowds

Traveler requirements

You must bring your own headphones
You are required to bring and wear a mask
You will receive a mandatory temperature check

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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

Customer reviews

Overall rating

4.8 /5

based on 49 reviews

Review summary

Guide
4.7/5
Transportation
4.6/5
Value for money
4.5/5
Safety
5/5

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A pleasant day trip to the nearby state of Boyaca with short stops to see the Statue of Liberty dedicated to Bolivar, Rakira and Villa del Leyve. Recommended if you got a free day and want to escape the chaos of Bogota. The visit to the terracota house near Villa del Leyve is worth the trip just by itself.

2 December 2021

Good trip the way. The Boyaca bridge was visited and when we arrived in Villa de Leyva they gave us an hour to visit since there were 3 more visits left and the return was eternal. Of the 12 hours, you spend 6 in the car. My recommendation is to only visit the Boyaca bridge and spend the rest of the day in Villa.leyva and from there return to La. Iaas cuts towards Bogota.

23 August 2021

This is a long (12 hrs) excursion, but the time was flying fast driving through beautiful, breathtaking scenery of Colombia, visiting small colonial towns and other attractions and historical sites. Our tour guide Alex was very knowledgeable and presented the excursion at well planned pace. We were very happy to have Alex as our tour guide for second time - after Bogota City tour. His knowledge of Colombian geography, history and culture are really impressive.

1 January 2020

Bogota: Villa de Leyva Tour & Raquira Town Tour

Bogota: Villa de Leyva Tour & Raquira Town Tour

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