Villa de Leyva 5-Hour City Tour: Journey through History and Culture
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Villa de Leyva
Embark on a 5-hour walking tour of Villa de Leyva and discover its rich history and culture. Visit iconic landmarks, indulge in local cuisine, and immerse yourself in the charm of this small town.
Duration: 5 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Villa de Leyva - 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.\n\nBesides 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.\n\nThis 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.\n\n- Plaza Mayor - 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.\n- Casa Terracota - You will also visit some of the main cultural and historical museums and houses, for example, Casa Terracota and the house of Juan de Castellanos. You will have a glimpse of the archeological richness of this land, while you walk around some of the paleontological and fossil museums.\n- Pozos Azules - Guided visit to Pozos Azules
What's Included
  • Gran Colombia Tours Guide
  • Gastronomic experiences
  • All risk insurance
  • Hotel pick-up and drop-off
What's Not Included
  • Lunch
  • Extra pruchase
Additional Information

Embark on a 5-hour foot exploration of Villa de Leyva and discover its prime attractions. Our experienced guide will share insights into the town’s historical and cultural significance as you explore key places such as Plaza Mayor, one of the largest squares in South America, Casa Terracota, the Paleontological Museum, and Pozos Azules. These archaeological sites will take you on a journey back through time. This concise yet thorough and enjoyable tour will provide you with sufficient knowledge to continue exploring this quaint place independently.

• Delve into the historical and cultural highlights of Villa de Leyva’s old town
• Explore renowned sites like Plaza Mayor, Casa Terracota, and the fossil and paleontological museums
• Benefit from the tips and insightful information shared by our local tour guide
• Seize the opportunity to sample traditional local cuisine
• Immerse in a day replete with contrasts, experiences, and heartwarming reminiscences of this charming little town

  • 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
Location
Villa de Leyva
Cancellation Policy

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

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D_n
Jan 2, 2023
All's well that ends well. - Started kind of bumpy as they provided a guide that didn't speak English which wouldn't have worked. Recovered with a Ivan who was excellent. He was very helpful and a great guide to all the sites we visited (terra cotta house, Pozol azul, Fossil museum and a walking tour at the end for the history of Villa de Leyva. He was very accommodating and we did spend some time afterwards with him for lunch (wasn't part of the tour). We really appreciated the quick adjustment. We were happy with the tour.
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