From Villa de Leyva 5 Hour City Tour

4.5 (4 reviews) 5 hours Free cancellation Private tour

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About this activity

Explore Villa de Leyva’s top sites with this 5-hour walking tour. Our guide will show you its historical and cultural importance, while you visit its Plaza Mayor, one of the biggest squares in South America, the Paleontological Museum or Pozos Azules, archeological places to travel back in time. A quick but informative, fun and complete tour that will give you enough insights for you to keep enjoying this place on your own.

Cultural and historical landmarks in the historic center of Villa de Leyva
Tick off top attractions like Plaza Mayor, or the paleontological and fossil museums
Recommendations and insights from the local tour guide
The chance to try some traditional local food
A day full of contrasts, experiences and memories of this cozy small town

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At a glance

Duration: 5 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–10
Guide: English, Spanish
Operated by: Gran Colombia Tours

Ages: Adults (3–80 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Tour Guide
Included: Gastronomic experiences
Included: All risk insurance
Included: Hotel pick-up and drop-off

Not included

Not included: Lunch
Not included: Extra pruchase

Itinerary

Villa de Leyva

2 hours

Villa de Leyva preserves in its architecture some of the most authentic features of our colonial past. Not for nothing it was declared National Monument since 1954.

Besides its architecture and historical importance, this town is also known for its diversity of landscapes, as you can go from desertic areas to fog forests in some minutes.

This tour is perfect if you want to have a welcoming introduction to Villa de Leyva, right before starting your trip around, or just after you explore the outskirts of it and you want to focus on the historic center.
Plaza Mayor

20 min Admission not included

Our guide will pick you up and take you first to Plaza Mayor, the biggest cobblestone square in Colombia. From here you will make a review of different periods in history, including recent history of this region: its characters, its houses, its monasteries that are witnesses of the historical and cultural development of Villa de Leyva that even to this day continue to write its legacy.
Pozos Azules

one hour Admission included

Guided visit to Pozos Azules

Meeting point and pickup

The operator picks every participant up from their accommodation or the points below.

Pickup points

Hotel Abahunza
Hospederia Duruelo
Hospederia Beth Sarim
Anaka Cabanas
Santiago Diaz Piedrahita
Hotel Spa Villa Lina
Hotel y Spa Getsemani
Hotel La Posada de San Antonio
Hostal Villa Rosita
Hotel Casa Real Villa de Leyva
Hotel Campanario De La Villa
Hotel y Centro de Convenciones

and 47 more pickup points

We pick-up our clients anywhere within Villa de Leyva town - hotels, hostels, vacation rentals and points of interest.

Cancellation

Free cancellation

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

If you cancel	You get back
At least one day before	100%
Less than a day before	0%

Good to know

Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Be aware most of this tour is walking
Don’t forget your camera
Bring comfortable shoes and water
Keep hydrating constantly and use sunscreen
Pozos Azules is closed on Mondays however, our guide will give you options for another interest point according to your interests.
Paleontological Museum is closed on Mondays however, our guide will give you options for another museum according to your interests.
The Tour Guide will contact you the day before in case you have any questions or assist you with any requirements