Private Tour to Villa de Leyva - Colombian Heritage Town
Description
Dare to visit the wonderful Villa de Leyva, a charming place for its colonial architecture. The trip is adorned by beautiful landscapes and historical places, you will learn about the customs, typical dishes and much more. On the way you will also visit places like the Boyacá bridge, the place where the battle to obtain our independence took place. In Villa de Leyva you will visit the Plaza Mayor, famous for its size and stone floor; museums, churches, convents and attractions such as the blue wells, the infiernito, archaeological and fossil museum, vineyards, monastery santo eccehomo (you can choose 2 attractions. It does not include Casa Terracota, this is additional). On the way back to Bogota, we pass through the towns of Sutamarchan and Ráquira, the latter is a picturesque place famous worldwide for its long tradition of ceramic work. And finally, we will arrive at the starting point in Bogota and the place of your choice.
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In this magical place, architecture and design merge, as well as other arts and crafts. From its origin and concept, the Colombian architect and ceramist Octavio Mendoza Morales, has sought to promote an alternative and harmonious lifestyle for both the individual and the community, as well as the surrounding environment.
It is located in ek km 1.5 Vía Arcabuco in a house constituted as a jewel of colonial architecture built in 1570 as a mill, currently shelters pieces of paleontological and cultural heritage, of fossil pieces dating from the Cretaceous period 130 million years, has 2425 pieces in collection and 441 pieces of exhibition. It also has a collection of approximately 130 species from different typical ecosystems of the country and a live collection of native species used for educational, research and conservation purposes. This museum is attached to the Faculty of Science of the National University of Colombia.
On the eastern side of the Plaza Mayor of the beautiful Villa, the church of Our Lady of the Rosary is located
With 14,000 m2, the Villa de Leyva is one of the largest squares in America. In this cobbled space a water fountain and the church of Our Lady of the Rosary stand out. In the surroundings visitors find restaurants, hotels, museums and craft shops, among other buildings, that respect the colonial architecture characteristic of this municipality.
The monastery of Ecce Homo was founded by the Dominicans on March 15, 1620, on a Palm Sunday, as an evangelization center and rest house away from the urban centers, where the friars of advanced age. Religious architecture followed the patterns established by the Spaniards for long periods. The type of convents found in our country responds to the implementation and repetition of specific types, with small variations in the materials used.
Just a couple of kilometers from the Villa, on the road that leads to Santa Sofia, we find the wonderful blue wells. These wells are artificial and are on privately owned land,
Propitious place to admire the life and work of this great hero of our history, we can also remember Human Rights and other interesting data.
The Museo El Fósil, located in Villa de Leyva, Colombia, houses one of the best-preserved kronosaur fossils in the world, dating back 120 million years. In addition to this impressive fossil, the museum displays a collection of marine fossils, highlighting the rich geological history of the region.
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The adventure begins wherever you choose. We’ll pick you up at your preferred location: hotel, airport, Airbnb, or wherever you are
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Important Information
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Ideal for all types of travelers, we’ll only be walking in a beautiful place
Reviews(28)
Wonderful day tour to see Villa de Leyva and other sites. I really enjoyed seeing the historic town and monastery and other sites along the way!
Yes! Villa de Leyva is such a charming town, it truly captivates everyone who visits. It fills our hearts to know that we achieved our goal: giving our travelers wonderful and memorable experiences. Thank you for choosing us.
The trip was almost 14 hours but was worth it. We went midwek so there were no crowds and it was easy to navigate. Our guide Angel was accomodative as we switched betwen Spanish and English. He exhibited some serious F1 skills to get us back to Bogota at a reasonable hour. Only caution is to avoid the Choclate thing…a total toursit trap.
Thank you so much for sharing your experience! We're thrilled to hear you enjoyed the tour to Villa de Leyva. It's a special place, and we're glad we could be part of your journey. We hope to welcome you again soon for another unforgettable adventure!
The trip to Villa de Leyva was amazing. I was especially delighted by the Eccehomo Monastery which is literally built with ancient sea fossils. So mysterious and thought provoking. My guide and driver were excellent. Luisa, the driver, had to drive for hours on mountain roads in the rain. She was careful, safe, efficient, friendly and had a great sense of humor. Milens, the guide, was enthusiastic and very friendly. She did a good job answering my unusual questions especially about the monastery which is literally built with ancient ammonite fossils. GoBogota is lucky to have these two young women as employees. I definitely recommend the trip especially with the two young ladies. And lunch was great too.
Thank you so much for your thoughtful review! We're delighted to hear that you had such a meaningful experience in Villa de Leyva, especially at the Eccehomo Monastery. We're proud to have Luisa and Milena on our team — their dedication, knowledge, and warmth truly make a difference. We're also glad you enjoyed the lunch and felt well taken care of throughout the journey. We hope to welcome you again soon for another unforgettable adventure with GoBogotá!
Very busy day with breathtaking scenery en route to Villa de Leyva! Pierre made the way and the whole tour interesting with lots of details and information. The tour of the historic city center of Villa de Leyva is really to be done!!! Thank you, Pierre.
Merci beaucoup pour votre retour ! Nous sommes ravis que vous ayez apprécié les paysages et la visite avec Pierre. Villa de Leyva est en effet un incontournable ! À bientôt pour une nouvelle aventure !
The visit lasted a total of 14 hours, with 2 people, Driver and Guide, totally at my disposal. During the tour, in addition to Villa de Leyva which is beautiful, we visited a number of other attractions in the area that are worth knowing and visiting. A day where it was possible to take many photos and really get into the local Colombian culture. Highly recommended!
Grazie mille! Siamo felici che tu abbia apprezzato il tour e le splendide attrazioni di Villa de Leyva. Speriamo di rivederti presto per un'altra avventura!
My Guide Jorge was wonderful. We had a great trip where we visited historical sites, charming villages and fun places too. I really enjoyed it and would recommend this tour and this Guide to anyone.
¡Hola! Nos encanta leer que has tenido una gran experiencia y que hayas aprendido mucho durante tu recorrido junto a nuestro equipo. Aquí estaremos siempre para recibirte nuevamente y brindarte los mejores momentos. Un abrazo y esperamos volverte a ver. GoBogotá
The guide was amazing! We saw a variety of places: historical sities, quaint towns and beautiful scenery.
Hi! We like to know that you have had a great experience and that you have learned a lot during your visit with our team. Here we will always be to welcome you again and give you the best moments. We hope to see you again! GoBogotá
Angel, our tour guide was so great! He took us to the small villages around Villa De Leyva, made a stop to the chocolate museum and took us to a bunch of different historical spots and was able to take plenty of pictures. He was so knowledgeable of the land and made us feel at home
Hi Frank! We like to know that you have had a great experience and that you have learned a lot during your visit our team. Here we will always be to welcome you again and give you the best moments. We hope to see you again! GoBogotá
Marcelo and our driver Luisa were wonderful. It’s a long day but a great tour, getting out of the city. Loved Villa de Leyva and trying the local eats. Great seeing the Boyaca Bridge. Highly recommend.
Hi Allison! We like to know that you have had a great experience and that you have learned a lot during your visit to the magic Villa de Leyva with our team. Here we will always be to welcome you again and give you the best moments. We hope to see you again! GoBogotá
Jorge is the BEST DRIVER/GUIDE! can not say enough praises about him. Such an honest gentlemen, very attentive, very sweet and funny. Him and Mau were so helpful and honest, informative and passionateabout what they do. Do not hesitate to give them a try!
Hi Yermalis! We like to know that you have had a great experience and that you have learned a lot during your visit to the magic Villa de Leyva with our team. Here we will always be to welcome you again and give you the best moments. A big hug and we hope to see you again! GoBogotá
