Villa de Leyva Plaza Mayor Tours and Tickets

This private 12-hour tour from Bogotá is designed to reveal the very best of Villa de Leyva and its surroundings in one unforgettable journey. With private round-trip transport and a dedicated guide by your side, you’ll travel at your own pace, uncovering history, culture, and landscapes that feel timeless. The adventure begins at Sisga Dam, a perfect spot for breathtaking photos, before continuing to Ráquira, a colorful town where Colombia’s best artisans keep centuries-old traditions alive. In Villa de Leyva, you’ll walk its cobblestone streets and stand in awe at the vast Plaza Mayor, where colonial charm remains untouched. Your guide will lead you to the Fossil Museum (entry included) to discover prehistoric wonders, and finally to the Pozos Azules, striking turquoise pools unlike anything else in Colombia. It’s more than sightseeing—it’s a private journey through legends, traditions, and the magic of Colombia’s highlands.

Visit Colombia’s Villa de Leyva on this 11-hour day trip departing from Bogotá. Discover the fascinating history of this beautifully-preserved village as you explore its wealth of attractions, including El Infiernito (Litte Hell), Boyacá Bridge the blue ponds and the nearby town of Raquirá, a hotspot for handcrafted souvenirs. Your day trip includes round-trip transportation from your Bogotá hotel, along with a guide and all entrance fees.

Dare to visit the wonderful Villa de Leyva, a charming place for its colonial architecture. The trip is adorned by beautiful landscapes and historical places, you will learn about the customs, typical dishes and much more. On the way you will also visit places like the Boyacá bridge, the place where the battle to obtain our independence took place. In Villa de Leyva you will visit the Plaza Mayor, famous for its size and stone floor; museums, churches, convents and attractions such as the blue wells, the infiernito, archaeological and fossil museum, vineyards, monastery santo eccehomo (you can choose 2 attractions. It does not include Casa Terracota, this is additional). On the way back to Bogota, we pass through the towns of Sutamarchan and Ráquira, the latter is a picturesque place famous worldwide for its long tradition of ceramic work. And finally, we will arrive at the starting point in Bogota and the place of your choice.