ODS 11
Sustainable communities
Villa de Leyva is heritage: the visit sustains its historic centre.
Tú: Your visit protects heritage.
What you pay for and what you don't
What the tour includes
Everything on the left is in the price. What is on the right we tell you before you book, not after.
Included
- Private or shared transport
- Professional guide
- Entries to the sites on the itinerary
- Lunch
- Activity insurance
- One bottle of water per person
- Roadside assistance
Not included
- Tips
- Breakfast and dinner
- Extra drinks
- Souvenirs and pottery purchases
- Any service not listed in the included section
- Personal expenses: souvenirs, shopping and anything of your own.
- Food and drinks not mentioned in the plan.
Pickup and route
From your hotel to your hotel, step by step
Te recogemos en tu hotel en Bogotá y te devolvemos al mismo sitio. Si tu alojamiento queda fuera del casco urbano, escríbenos y revisamos el punto antes de que pagues.
WhereAt your hotel or accommodation in Bogotá.
WhenAt 6:00. The exact time is confirmed when you book.
HowPrivate transport, round trip on the same day.
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6:00
Hotel pickup
We pick you up at your hotel or accommodation in Bogotá.
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On the way to Villa de Leyva
The drive north crosses the savannah and climbs to Boyacá.
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Villa de Leyva
Walk through the cobbled streets and the largest colonial square in Colombia.
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Chocolate museum
A visit to the museum in town.
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Santo Ecce Homo convent
The Dominican convent in the hills outside the town.
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Ráquira
The pottery village, with time to walk and buy.
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Back to Bogotá
Return and drop-off at your hotel at night.
The order is fixed. The time in each place depends on the traffic on the way out of Bogotá.
Tour photos
Cobbled streets, convent and pottery
Photos of Villa de Leyva, the convent and Ráquira. Tap one to see it large.
FAQ
Questions before booking
What does the tour include?
Transport, professional guide, entries to the sites, lunch, insurance, water and roadside assistance.
How long is the day?
Twelve hours: it leaves at 6:00 and returns at night. It is a long drive, about three hours each way.
Is it private?
Private by default; there is also a shared option.
Is the town walkable?
Yes: the centre is cobbled and flat, but the streets are uneven.
What should I bring?
A warm jacket, comfortable shoes and sunscreen. It is cold at night and sunny at midday.
Can I buy pottery in Ráquira?
Yes, and it is the local craft. It is not included in the price.
How do I pay?
You see the price in the calendar when you pick a date and the number of people.
How do I cancel?
Each rate has its own policy, shown in the calendar before you pay.
At a glance
Practical information
Duration12 hours
Departure6:00 from your hotel
LanguagesGuide in Spanish
TypePrivate
PriceIn the calendar, by date and people
CancellationShown in the calendar before paying
Sustainability
Tourism that stays in the destination
Cuatro cosas que este tour ya hace y que se pueden comprobar. No tenemos sellos ni certificaciones de sostenibilidad, y no compensamos emisiones: preferimos contarte lo que sí pasa.
ODS 11
ODS 8
Decent work and local economy
Guides and restaurants are from the town and from Boyacá.
Tú: Local work in the town.
ODS 12
Responsible consumption
Lunch and shopping happen in the town, not at a motorway stop.
Tú: You buy in Villa de Leyva.
Tarjetas referidas a los Objetivos de Desarrollo Sostenible 8, 11, 12 y 13. Iconos de los ODS: Naciones Unidas.
No small print
Clear policies
Cancellation
The conditions are shown in the calendar before you pay.
Punctuality
The pickup time is confirmed the day before with the guide's name.
Accessibility
Not suitable for wheelchairs in the convent and parts of the centre.
Combine with
More days in the savannah
If you are staying more than a day in Bogotá, these are the tours that combine best.
