Full-Day Private Tour to Tunja and Villa de Leyva

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12 hours (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: English and 1 more

Descubre los paisajes coloniales y la historia de Boyacá en un recorrido lleno de cultura y tradición.
Iniciaremos desde tu hotel rumbo al Puente de Boyacá, escenario de la batalla que selló la Independencia de Colombia.
Continuaremos hacia Tunja, antigua capital muisca y centro colonial donde haremos un recorrido panorámico por la Casa del Fundador, la Casa del Escribano y la iglesia de Santo Domingo.
Luego seguiremos hasta la encantadora Villa de Leyva, con su arquitectura colonial y calles empedradas, donde disfrutaremos un almuerzo típico y conoceremos el Museo El Fósil y el Convento del Santo Ecce Homo, joyas históricas del siglo XVII. Una experiencia que combina cultura, historia y naturaleza

Incluye: Transporte, guía, almuerzo típico, entrada al Museo El Fósil, Convento del Santo Ecce Homo.
Operación: Todos los días.

What's Included

Typical Lunch
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Driver/guide
Air-conditioned vehicle
Gratuities
Souvenir photos (available to purchase)
DVD (available to purchase)
Food and drinks, unless specified

Meeting and pickup

Pickup points
You can choose a pickup location at checkout (multiple pickup locations are available).
Pickup details:

Meet your guide at the hotel lobby

Itinerary

Duration: 12 hours (approximately)
  • 1
    Puente de Boyaca

    A representative from Panamericana Travel DMC will pick you up at the hotel to begin a journey through the beautiful landscapes of Boyaca, Tunja and Villa de Leyva. The first stop will be at “el Puente de Boyaca”, where the battle in which the Country acquired its definite independence took place. Here you will see the obelisk and the triumphal arch.

    20 minutes • Admission ticket included
  • 2

    The tour will continue towards Tunja (which means 'mighty man' in Chibcha), a town that in times of the Muiscas was already of great relevance and continued to be so in the colonial times. There you will take a walk to visit the Founder's House

    45 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • (Pass by)

    a typical construction of the XVI century. Now it is home for the Tourism and Culture Board

    Admission ticket free
  • (Pass by)

    a Mudejar-style mansion with Andalusian Patio located in the Historic Center of Tunja, in Boyacá, Colombia and is used as the headquarters of the Colonial Museum of the city since 1984

    Admission ticket free
  • 3
    Villa de Leyva

    Then, you will head to Villa de Leyva (lunch included), where you will take a walk along the town to see the old colonial houses that have been transformed into museums

    2 hours • Admission ticket free
  • 4
    Plaza Mayor

    Our first stop in town is la Plaza Mayor one of the biggest squares in Latin america which is framed by the beautiful white colonial houses that make this town so unique

    10 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 5

    a Dominican Convent from the XVII century in begging built to be home of the elderly members of the Dominican community

    20 minutes • Admission ticket included

Additional info

  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
  • A minimum of 2 people per booking is required
  • The duration of transfers are approximate, the exact duration will depend on the time of day and traffic conditions
Supplied by Panamericana Viajes

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Day Trips
Full-day Tours
Bus Tours
Private Sightseeing Tours
Cultural Tours
Walking Tours
Car Tours
Zombie
Short term availability

Cancellation Policy

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

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