What to do and see in Boyaca, Boyaca Department: The Best Bus Tours

Villa de Leyva is one of the most beautiful colonial villages in Colombia. It’s the perfect place to enjoy a peaceful break from the bustle of the big city! This town offers different sorts of experiences including fossils exhibitions, colonial museums and ancient monasteries, everything surrounded by the beautiful Andean Forrest. Besides, you can find top class restaurants and local handicrafts shops. During the Spanish Colony Villa de Leyva was founded for housing officers, clergy and nobility. Since then, it has been preserved entirely with cobblestone roads, whitewashed buildings, and a picturesque square. Enjoy your visit to Villa de Leyva with this Private Tour that includes round trip transportation from your Hotel or Airbnb in a comfortable and safe vehicle, all tickets to the following visits: Boyaca Bridge, Villa de Leyva Town, Plaza Mayor, Our Lady of Rosary Church, Antonio Nariño Museum, Paleontological Research Center, Monsatery of Saint Ecce Homo, Umaña Dajud Vineyard.

Inclusions: Transport by premium private vehicle, Round trip private transfer from Hotel / Airbnb, Private tour, Fuel surcharge, Driver / Guide

Exclusions: Hotel is not included, but we can recommend options according to your budget, Food and drinks, Lunch, Gratuities

No doubt, Villa de Leyva is one of the most beautiful colonial towns in our country. This historic place, considered one of the heritage towns, combines natural landscapes with pre-Columbian architectural beauty. You will travel back in time visiting the Plaza Mayor, the largest in Colombia, adorned by its stone streets, a fountain in the center and buildings that go from ancient to modern. To reach this destination, you will cross the Sabana de Bogotá, discover magical places like the town of Ráquira, known as the artisan capital of Colombia, characterized by handcraft working with clay. In option with a night in Villa de Leyva is included and will be given free time in the morning of the next day to perform other activities

Inclusions: Private transportation, Private Guide, Entrances Fees (3 attractions) , Assistance card, Lunch (if option selected) - Only includes lunch the first day., Hotel (1 night) - (if option selected), Handcraft experience (if option selected)

Exclusions: Personal expenses, Tips

Take a trip from the present to the past in Villa de Leyva, a beautiful town where time froze, preserving in a unique way the architecture, the culture and the customs since the republican era, the independence, the colony and conquest of the Spanish empire, the pre-Columbian era, the prehistoric era and its most important references in our territory.

Inclusions: Lunch, Breakfast, Lunch, Private transportation, Travel insurance, Snacks, Bottled water

Exclusions: Gratuities, Food, drinks, services and attractions not specified

This beautiful municipality located 3 hours from Bogotá, is a capsule that catches us in the nineteenth century. Its geography is very appreciated by the large amount of ammonites (prehistoric marine fossils) that underlie the soil, reminding us that millions of years ago it was a territory dominated by the ocean. Do not stay without knowing one of the colonial jewels of the country, it was also a very important site in the consolidation of the independence of the country from the Spanish Kingdom. During the trip you will have the opportunity to get to know the municipality of Ráquira, which is a living stamp of Colombian Andean culture. Our Travel agency is certified with Covid Protocols and has Check In and Safe Travels Stamp. Drivers, guides and attractions visited are also checked before and during the tour.

Inclusions: Transportation Roundtrip // Spanish or english driver, Tickets for two attractions (Options: Paleontological Museum, Terracota House, Muisca Sun)., Free time in Villa de Leyva, Insurance, Lunch time, Stop in "Puente de Boyaca" & "Ráquira", Biosecurity Kit

Exclusions: Lunch, Breakfast, Gratuities

Take a full-day trip to Villa de Leyva to experience a place that has the calm mood of the countryside, as well as beautiful colonial architecture. The beauty of this town makes it an exceptional place: its architecture, the kindness of the people, the nice weather and the sightseeing diversity make this place impossible to forget. In Villa de Leyva you will find all kinds of restaurants, but the tour will focus on local gastronomy that offers a wide menu full of typical ingredients.

Inclusions: Hotel pickup and drop-off, Lunch, Driver/guide, Professional guide

Exclusions: Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase), Gratuities

After a trip of approximately three hours through the beautiful landscape, you will reach the town center of Villa de Leyva, a lovely space for its colonial architecture, where the Plaza Mayor stands out, famous for its size and paved floor; from there he knows two attractions of its wide historical, cultural and natural offer. Back to Bogotá, we pass through the town of Ráquira, a picturesque and charming place famous worldwide for its long tradition of work in ceramics. Come and meet our colonial legacy!

Inclusions: Transportation round trip - Spanish Driver, Time For lunch, Comfortable Transportation , Customer Support 24 Hours, Insurance, Tickets for two attractions (Options: Paleontological Mesuem, Terracota House, Muisca Sun)., Time to visit two attractions, you decide the places

Exclusions: Lunch, Breakfast, Snacks

Get away from the hustle and bustle of the city to explore one of the most spectacular villages near Bogota that will take you back in time to learn about the history of our ancestors. Walk around and enjoy a delicious Colombian coffee at one of the largest squares in South America and why not purchase unique souvenirs from the area.

Inclusions: All activities, Driver/guide, Hotel pickup and drop-off, Private tour

Exclusions: Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase), Food and drinks, unless specified, Gratuities, Lunch

Streets paved in stone and white walls greet travellers arriving in Villa de Leyva a town in Boyacá which is part of the Colombian National Network Of Heritage Towns. it is located 4 hours by land north of Bogotá. Founded on June 12 1572 and recognise what colonial architecture, Villa de Leyva lives the 21st century with intensity, sharing its history with all who visit it. Here you will take a walk along the town to see the old colonial houses that have been transformed into museums and the convent of the Holy Ecce Homo, which since 1620 has attracted pilgrims from around the globe. At the end of this experience we will return to Bogota.

Inclusions: Driver/guide, Hotel pickup and drop-off, Typical Lunch, Air-conditioned vehicle

Exclusions: Gratuities, Souvenir photos (available to purchase), DVD (available to purchase), Food and drinks, unless specified

In this two-day trip you will discover the authentic beauty of our small towns. On the first day you will visit Colombia’s number one marvel: a cathedral carved out of an enormous salt mine, and the Sisga Dam, with stunning views of the surrounding nature. Then you will be headed to Villa de Leyva, a beautiful cobblestoned heritage old town. On the second day you will have enough time to discover its best places and you will end this trip by visiting Raquira, the pottery capital of Colombia. • A guided tour around the main halls at the salt mine and the historical landmarks of the construction of the cathedral • Stopping at the Sisga Dam and Raquira town of crafts • Villa de Leyva best places: Paleontological museum, Terracotta House, Pozos Azules • Two days full of diverse and fun experiences

Inclusions: Lunch, Lunch, Breakfast, All-risk Insurance , Gran Colombia Tours Guide, Hotel pick-up and drop-off, Entrance all activities, One night at 4 stars hotel and breakfast.

Exclusions: Dinners, Extra Purchase

Meet the beautiful Villa de Leyva, a small town founded in 1572 but stopped in time and in 1954 was declared a National Monument for its beautiful colonial architecture. The tour starts from your place of lodging in Bogotá and the first stop will be the Boyacá Bridge, a monument declared Cultural Heritage due to its importance in commemorating the historic victory of the Battle of Boyacá, which granted independence to Colombia. When you arrive at Villa de Leyva, you will enjoy a tour of the old cobbled alleys, its cobbled main square of 14,000 M2 surrounded by extraordinary colonial buildings and tourist sites of the itinerary. Notes: 1- If you are interested in visiting another attraction, it may be replaced by an attraction of the itinerary that is not of your interest. 2- Due to the great gastronomic proposal in Villa de Leyva, we do NOT include lunch so you can choose the proposal that best suits your tastes and budget.

Inclusions: All Fees and Taxes, Private transportation service to and from your place of lodging in Bogotá., Bilingual guide throughout the tour (Spanish - English)., Admission to the mentioned attractions., Medical insurance during the tour.

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