Colombia · VILLA DE LEYVA TOURS
Good villa de leyva tours fill up weeks ahead; the great ones go first. Below: the 15 to book early, what each includes and how they differ.
Explore Villa de Leyva, Puente de Boyacá, Casa Terracota, and Pozos Azules on a long private day trip from Bogotá.
“To be able to visit Villa de Leyva and The Terracota house. To be able to visit Villa de Leyva and the Terracota house. How ever we would have liked to have more time in Leyva.”
Review of a 13-hour private tour from Bogotá to Villa de Leyva, Ain Karim vineyard, Boyacá Bridge, and Zipaquirá Salt Cathedral.
“We visited some lovely country towns. However, we had booked a private tour with an English-speaking guide. We ended up in a tiny car with a tall driver who had her seat so far back we were squashed for the entire 13 hour tour. Although the trip started at 6am, we had to ask to stop for breakfast and were not offered water (supposed to be included) until 5.45pm. Lunch was below average. Neither the driver nor the tour guide wore masks while on the tour, nor did they offer to wear them when we did. The tour guide had very little local knowledge. Given the cost of the tour,…”
Review of GoBogotá’s private Villa de Leyva tour from Bogotá, with colonial sights, fossils, blue pools, local food, and practical tips.
“Jorge is the BEST DRIVER/GUIDE! can not say enough praises about him. Such an honest gentlemen, very attentive, very sweet and funny. Him and Mau were so helpful and honest, informative and passionateabout what they do. Do not hesitate to give them a try!”
Review of a private Villa de Leyva day trip from Bogotá, with colonial towns, Muisca ruins, blue ponds, crafts, costs, and practical tips.
“Villa de Leyva is definitely an enchanting village with an amazingly big plaza, it is worth seeing. However my tour guide, even if a very nice young man, was not prepared at all. He barely said few words about this place and if you pay for a private tour as I did you surely except much more information.”
Review of the private Bogotá to Villa de Leyva tour, with Santo Eccehomo, Pozos Azules, Casa Terracota, lunch, transport, and practical tips.
“What a better way to explore Colombia’ countryside from going on a private tour with Fabian and Santiago and explore the Vila de Leyva, Raquira and several other attractions! Both Fabian and Santiago have been an outstanding company and helped us learn more about Colombia, and all the places we visited and their history. Our first highlight was the Vila de Leyva, a very beautiful town 180 kms from Bogota. We did several stops throughout our journey to admire other places, but also take a drink or snack. The town of Vila de Leyva is a must see! We walked around the alleys, we took hundreds of pictures in the…”
Review of a private 13-hour Bogotá tour to Villa de Leyva and Zipaquirá Salt Cathedral, with transport, guides, tips, and honest value advice.
“La guía y el conductor excelentes!! Súper puntuales, amables y con información interesante. El tour bien planeado.”
Explore Boyacá from Bogotá with Villa de Leyva, Ráquira, Casa Terracota, Blue Ponds, and the Boyacá Bridge in one long day.
“Our guide Jhaire was amazing and super informative! i know the app lets you book with different starting time but I highly suggest you take the earliest as it's a long day and there are many side activities you could do, so the earliest the best you can make of it!”
Review of a private Villa de Leyva tour from Bogotá, with Raquira, Pozos Azules, fossils, meals, transport, pricing, and practical advice.
“On the positive side, I would say Villa de Leyva and Raquira are good places to visit. However I had the worst guide ever. Virtually mute. No conversation, hardly any information given about the places visited, even when I asked questions to try and get something I only got the briefest answers. Clearly didn't want to talk, whether he didn't want to talk to me, or was just grumpy I have no idea. After finishing his lunch he sat sideways on to me looking away, so rude. And seemed much more interested in his phone and vaping than the tour. Isn't the guide supposed to be your host??? And it…”
Review of Bogotá’s 12-hour Villa de Leyva tour, with Sisga Dam, Ráquira pottery, fossils, Pozos Azules, meals, and practical tips.
“It was an interesting and wounderful day. Camilo the tour guide was perfect. He showed me those interesting places in the Villa de Leyva district and the different food. It‘s a long trip from Bogotá but it‘s really worth”
Review of La Periquera Hiking Tour from Villa de Leyva, with waterfalls, river swimming, private transport, guide advice, and value tips.
“Posto bellissimo e Miguel la guida è stato super gentile e professionale.”
Review of a private Bogotá day trip to Villa de Leyva, Ráquira, Casa Terracota, chocolate tasting, crafts, and Boyacá sights.
“We had such a great day with José. This trip involves a lot of driving but also a lot of stops so you don't feel like you have to rush. Jose was very nice and had a lot of knowledge to share with us about the area. Both villages were very quaint and lovely and I definitely recommend leaving room in your luggage for all the pottery you will buy in Raquira. Everything was so affordable. The ceramic house was so interesting! The lunch stop was great and we had lots of food. I definitely recommend this tour! Thanks so much to José!!”
Visit Villa de Leyva and colorful Ráquira from Bogotá, with private transport, colonial streets, ceramics, lunch time, and local shopping.
“Went on this trip with Sergio. The itinerary was great and relaxed. Loved the colourful ceramic town. Excellent guide. Not boring at all.”
Review of a private 12-hour Villa de Leyva tour from Bogotá, with fossils, colonial sights, chocolate, lunch, and Casa Terracota.
“This was a long day out from Bogota but we saw such a lot, including Ubate, Raquira, Villa de Lleyva and a winery. Sharon is a very knowledgeable guide and Rafael kept up with all the driving, despite the conditions. They were a fun pair!”
Travel from Bogotá to Villa de Leyva, Raquira, Terracotta House, and Dinosaur Village on a private day trip with hotel pickup.
“Un tour increíble donde se puede conocer el interior de Colombia, sus bellos paisajes e villas! Pensé que el tour iba directamente a Villa de Leyva, a 4 horas de Bogotá, lo que me parecía agotador. Pero no, el tour es muy agradable, el guía/motorista Ángel convertió el tour en un viaje por todos los pueblos de Colombia! La primeira parada fue en la Represa del Sisga, donde hay un restaurante con un tamal delicioso! Después paramos en un valle, hasta que llegamos a la Villa de Leyva, qué lugar hermoso! En el regreso, aún paramos en Ráquira, con sus tiendas coloridas y muchas artesanías, y después Ubaté, dónde probé…”
Explore Villa de Leyva, Ráquira, a Muisca site, Santo Ecce Homo, and Ain Karim winery on a private day trip from Bogotá.
“Wonderful and tiring all day trip to Raquila, Villa de Leyva and the Aim Karim winery. Our guide, Cindy, and driver, Pedro, were professional, courteous and enjoyable for the duration. The sights are gorgeous, the wine great and the food excellent. Be prepared for a lot of time in the car as it takes 3-4 hours to get to these places. But after a week in Bogota it is refreshing to see some country. Raquila itself is bright and cheerful with good prices on artesenial crafts. Villa de Leyva is a nice colonial town and the winery is very pleasant. Sit back and enjoy your day.”
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