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Discover the best top things to do in Boyaca, Colombia including Heritage town - Private Villa de Leyva Tour , Private Full-Day Trip to Villa de Leyva. Includes tickets, lunch and snacks., Villa de Leyva Private Full-Day Trip from Bogota, Full-Day Private Tour to Villa de Leyva, Private tour to Villa de Leyva and surroundings.
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1. Heritage town - Private Villa de Leyva Tour
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5.0 based on 1 reviews
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
Reviewed By acbarr1906
My first visit to Bogotá Colombia was great. I enjoyed the company’s great service and drive. We saw one of the greatest sites of the country and ate wonderful food afterwards. Everyone was very friendly and accommodating.
2. Private Full-Day Trip to Villa de Leyva. Includes tickets, lunch and snacks.
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4.5 based on 2 reviews
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
Reviewed By Nicholas6426
Daniel, our tour guide was very friendly and knowledgeable. He showed us everything from the oldest parts of Bogota to the new parts of the city and the plans for the future. This was a last minute trip so I had not done much research into Bogota prior to my trip. The guided tour through the city and to Mount Monserrate made the trip worth while. Daniel was also very patient with my limited Spanish.
3. Villa de Leyva Private Full-Day Trip from Bogota
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
Reviewed By kyongp542
Daniel, the guide, is knowledgeable. He hosted a tour of Communa 13 using a historic and ethnographic lens to illustrate socioeconomic evolutions. It was a deep education of a district I would have otherwise never had the opportunity to become acquainted
4. Full-Day Private Tour to Villa de Leyva
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
Reviewed By JEStewart79
The tour operator did not turn up. Their explanation for not picking us up was that we booked over the weekend for a Monday morning tour‽ Considering we booked on the Saturday this shouldn’t have been a problem, especially as Trip Adviser sent confirmation. They did offer to take us the next day but considering we were leaving that day this wasn’t possible. We ended up taking an Uber there which ended up being cheaper and quite ok. They did process the refund promptly.
5. Private tour to Villa de Leyva and surroundings
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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Reviewed By musingsofanewyorker
Juan Carlos met my mother and me at The Grace Hotel in Chapinero on time at 8:30am. He was very patient with us despite our tardiness. We then met our designated driver Jiménez (uncertain of her name but she was great too). We departed Bogotá at 8:45am. He told us that the drive to Lake Guatavita would be ~2 hours. As planned, we made a stop at the town Sesquile around 10:00am for a quick picture with the town’s sign and bathroom break. He was very kind to pay for my coffee at the bodega to allow us to use the bathroom. Then, onwards to the Lake Guatavita! There was a road closure for the main road to the lake, so we were forced to take a detour route which was mostly an unpaved road with no signs or cell/data service. This detour took us through an unexpected scenic route that resembled the Swiss Alps with endless rolling green hills, delicate wildflowers abound, mountain goats and cows freely grazing, and not a person in sight. We, including Jiménez and Juan Carlos, were pleasantly surprised and saw the positive side of the slight delay. We arrived at Lake Guatavita around 11am and the entry to the park reserve was included in the tour. We joined the group tour led by a park ranger. Since the tour was in Spanish, Juan Carlos gave us synopses in English. He was very knowledgeable of the legend and history of the area. The hike up to the lake from the entrance isn’t challenging (mostly stairs). There were plenty of spots to take pictures. We made a brief stop at the town Guatavita. After our pleasant experience at Guatavita, we decided to extend our tour with Juan Carlos by adding a trip to the Salt Cathedral. He and the driver were very flexible. The driver asked for an additional $120.000 COP. Juan Carlos arranged for our tickets to be pre-purchased so we paid $59.000 COP for each ticket that included an audio tour. They recommended having lunch at a restaurant near the salt cathedral. Truthfully, it was not a great experience. The waiter was very suspicious when handling the bill and payment. The salt cathedral was an interesting and unique experience, but we were rushed on time as we had only 1 hour and 45 minutes for the attraction. We departed around 6pm and were dropped off at our hotel. The highlight of this private tour was Juan Carlos and the lake. Although Juan Carlos was not completely fluent, his English was more proficient than most local people we’ve encountered in Bogotá which was extremely refreshing and helpful. It made this part of our trip to Colombia the least stressful, since my Spanish is only conversational. Thank you!
