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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
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
We pick-up our clients anywhere within Villa de Leyva town - hotels, hostels, vacation rentals and points of interest.
Itinerary
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1Villa 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. 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.
2 hours • Admission ticket free -
2Plaza 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.
20 minutes • Admission ticket not included -
3Pozos Azules
Guided visit to Pozos Azules
1 hour • Admission ticket included
Additional info
- 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
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Additional info
- 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
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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