Villa de Leyva Private Full Day Tour: Experience Beautiful Landscapes & Exquisite Architecture
5.0
1 Rating
Villa de Leyva
Immerse yourself in the beauty of Villa de Leyva on this private full-day tour. Explore stunning landscapes, visit architectural gems, and indulge in shopping at artisan shops.
Duration: 12 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Villa de Leyva - Once you have arrived in this historical city you’ll enjoy a stroll through some of the stone streets checking out the many artisan shops along with a stroll through the largest plaza (main square) in Colombia, Plaza Mayor.

Next you’ll explore an extraordinary house, completely made out of terracotta that’s claimed to be the biggest piece of pottery in the world. You’ll be amazed at this structure and love walking through the many rooms taking photos from many angles.

From here you’ll visit Monasterio Del Santo Eccehomo; declared part of Colombia’s architectural heritage in 1998, the initial convent was founded in 1620. This is simply a beautiful monastery built on a hillside and consisting of a wonderful cloister, church, cemetery, and plaza, with wonderful views.

Following this, you’ll start the trip back to Bogotá stopping in Ráquira for a quick bit of shopping.

  • Plaza de Raquira - Enjoy a spot of shopping through the great many artisan stores in this colorful town before relaxing for the drive home.
What's Included
  • Private transportation
  • Entrance Fees
  • In-vehicle air conditioning
  • Walking tour of Villa de Leyva
  • Bilingual Guide
What's Not Included
  • Meals and drinks not mentioned in the plan
  • Experiences and Transportation not mentioned in the plan
  • Personal expenses and tips
Additional Information

This comprehensive day-long excursion involves a breathtaking journey through a scenic countryside, with pickups and drop-offs included in your itinerary.

The tour encompasses significant regional sights such as Monasterio Del Santo Eccehomo, The Fossil Museum, a vineyard, and the distinguished Terracotta House.

Additionally, you’ll meander down cobbled lanes flanked by residences brimming with stunning architectonics, characterized by opulent wooden entrances and fences.

Moreover, the itinerary includes a halt at Raquira, where you’ll get the chance to engage in retail therapy at one of the several local craft stores.

Location
Villa de Leyva
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
5.0
(1 Rating)
5 stars
4 stars
3 stars
2 stars
1 star
333lilian
Mar 6, 2024
Wonderful private Villa de Leya and surroundings tour - My sister and I did a 34 day trip in Colombia of which 16 days were with BnB Colombia Tours. This company is just outstanding in their organisation and communication. It was a delight working with them. A big thank you to Helene Colmart, Valentina and Natalia. The guides and drivers we had in the different places were all outstanding. We were picked up at our Bogota apartment for a 2-day private trip to Zipaquira, Raquira and Villa de Leyva and surroundings. Our guide was Juan Carlos Lagorio and driver Giovanni. Juan Carlos speaks excellent English and has a great sense of humour. We had such a lovely time with him. One of the best guides ever. At the end of our first day we arrived at our hotel in Villa de Leyva from where Juan Carlos and Giovanni picked us up the next morning for our tour of Villa de Leyva and surroundings. We first visited the Plaza Mayor and the Iglesia Senora del Rosario. Then we drove to the Parque Arqueologico Monquira (Infiernito), an ancient sacred place of the Muisca tribe. They erected this place which reminds of Stonehenge, 3000 years ago. This visit was extremely interesting. We then visited the fossil museum where farmers discovered a 130 million year old fossil of a giant marine dinosaur in 1977. Our next stop is the small town of Sutamarchan where we had a delightful lunch after visiting the plaza and cathedral. Juan Carlos and Giovanni ordered typical Colombian food for us as well as Refaco (a mixture of beer and an orange soda). After lunch they drove us to Vinedo Ain Karim, a wine farm where I had privately booked a wine tasting. They waited for us and afterwards took us to the Terracotta house. This pottery marvel was one of the highlights of our Colombia trip. It is a not to be missed attraction. They dropped us off at our accommodation and arranged to pick us up in the morning for our trip to Barichara.
Review provided by Tripadvisor
Select Date and Tickets
up to 10 guests
1
Adult
May 2024
Sun
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
Today