Group Tours
Villa de Leyva Magic Town Day Tour
- 15 hours
- Bogotá
- English / Spanish
- Small groups
A FULL DAY TOUR AT VILLA DE LEYVA MAGIAL TOWN!
Visit a jewel of colonial architecture and the flagship town of handicrafts in Colombia!
Declared a national monument in 1954, this magical town, located 3-4 hours from Bogotá, is a jewel of colonial architecture, some date it back to 1572.
This tour is a journey through time, it is an encounter with history, science, ceramics, archaeology, art and culture. We will pick you up at your Hotel/Hostel and we will make a stop along the way so you can have breakfast on your own near the Sisga Dam and the Boyacá Bridge, where the final battle of Colombian independence occurred.
Once we arrive in Villa de Leyva we will visit the Plaza Mayor (it is the second largest colonial square in the Americas!) on a Free Tour and after it we will visit the Paleontological Museum (included) which has a wide exhibition of fossils of the region, it will surprise you! And if you prefer, you have the transfers included between the Ostrich Farm, the artificial lakes of the Blue Wells or the famous Terracotta House, one of the most photogenic places in the area.
Without a doubt this is a very picturesque Day Tour through the landscapes of Boyacá, the clean colonial architecture of the houses and the perfect climate for a cultural day. Join this colonial journey!
Meeting point
We pick you up at your hotel/hostel
*You must make your reservation no later than 8pm (20h) the day before the date of your Tour request.
Finishing point
We take you back to your hotel/hostel
Included
- Private round-trip transportation (hotel pickup)
- Visit to the Gran Plaza
- Visit to Sisga Dam and Boyacá Bridge
- Guide/driver to show you the best landscapes along the way.
- Entrance ticket to the CIP Museum (Paleontological Research Center Museum)
- Transfers between attractions: Casa Terracota, Pozos Azules and Ostrich Farm (tickets not included)
Itinerary
- Pickup location: Bogotá
- Sisga Reservoir (Van) (1 hour 30 minutes)
- Sisga Reservoir (Panoramic stop to enjoy the landscape and take photos) (10 minutes)
- Van (2 hours)
- Boyacá Bridge (Guided tour with photo stops and a brief historical explanation about this key site in Colombia’s independence) (30 minutes)
- Van (1.5 hours)
- Paleontological Research Center Museum – CIP (Explore the museum dedicated to the region’s paleontological heritage and discover fossils and scientific findings that reveal the natural history of Villa de Leyva) (1 hour)
- Van (10 minutes)
- Casa Terracota, Pozos Azules and Ostrich Farm (Transfers between attractions to visit them on your own, with free time to explore and take photos) (Entrance fees not included) (1 hour 30 minutes)
- Van (10 minutes)
- Villa de Leyva – Plaza Mayor (Walk around the Plaza Mayor with free time to explore the historic center, take photos and enjoy the town) (1 hour)
Local restaurant (Pause with a local lunch recommendation, ideal for resting and enjoying free time before returning) (Optional) - Return to: Bogotá (4 hours)
Not included
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Drinks, food, or souvenirs.
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Extra tickets or entrances. We won’t take you to places where sudden extra charges apply!
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Exclusive tour guide. Remember this is a shared tour, we’re sure you’ll meet new amazing people.
Recommendations
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Water or your preferred form of hydration. You’ll be walking briefly in the destinations and you may feel thirsty.
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Comfortable shoes. You’ll walk on some cobblestoned streets, not very compatible with high and uncomfortable heels.
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Comfortable clothes. No pressure to look amazing, feel free to wear what makes you feel better.
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Keep your friends close, and your belongings even closer. The towns could be crowded, so don’t give papaya!
*This is a shared tour available only on demand with a minimum of 2 people. If you are only 1 person, fill out the Form below and wait for our Booking Manager reply to let you know if we already have an existing group tour that you can join.
