The 10 Best Villa de Leyva Day Trips

1.Villa de Leyva Day Magic Town Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 66 reviews · 15 hours · from $154Our pick

Travel from Bogotá to Villa de Leyva in a private car with hotel pickup, an English or Spanish driver-guide, and a group of up to 10. The route includes Sisga Reservoir, Puente de Boyacá, the CIP Museum, Casa Terracota, and Pozos Azules. Expect a long day, colonial architecture, art, fossils, and plenty of road time.

“Grandioos een zeer goeie gids die zeer goede en diepgaande info gaf zeer joviaal en toegankelijk was. Tip top in orde spendid”

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2.Wonderful tour of Villa de Leyva, and Zipaquira Salt Cathedral.

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 34 reviews · 13 hours (approx.) · from $280

Leave Bogotá at 5:00 am for a full private day in Boyacá. Visit Boyacá Bridge, Villa de Leyva, a chocolate museum, Ain Karim vineyard, and Zipaquirá Salt Cathedral. Hotel pickup, private transport, lunch, water, and entrance fees are included. Guides such as Cindy and Diego have led the tour, though vehicle comfort and guiding quality can vary.

“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,…”

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3.Villa de Leyva Trip by Private Transportation

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 27 reviews · 11h 30m · from $173

You’ll leave your Bogotá hotel in a private vehicle with a Spanish-speaking driver, stop at two nearby sights, then reach Villa de Leyva’s huge Plaza Mayor. Choose from Lagunas Azules, Casa de Barro, El Fossil, and El Infiernito, while your driver waits during lunch and village exploring.

“Jorge drove us and was fantastic. Loved the whole day. Stopped at many different sites and was very accommodating”

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4.Zipaquirá Salt Cathedral & Villa de Leyva Tour 1 Day

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 13 reviews · 13 hours · from $280

Travel from Bogotá by private vehicle to colonial Villa de Leyva and the underground Salt Cathedral of Zipaquirá. You’ll have English or Spanish guiding, hotel pickup, admission, snacks, and roughly two hours at each main stop. The day runs long, so expect scenic roads, cobblestones, stairs or walking, and cooler high-altitude weather.

“La guía y el conductor excelentes!! Súper puntuales, amables y con información interesante. El tour bien planeado.”

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5.Tour to Villa de Leyva, Ráquira, Casa Terracota, and Pozos Azules

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 11 reviews · 10 hours · from $200

This private 10-hour trip takes you from Bogotá to Boyacá Bridge, colorful Ráquira, colonial Villa de Leyva, Casa Terracota, and Pozos Azules. A Spanish- or English-speaking driver-guide leads the day. Guides such as Felipe, Jhaire, José, and Mike have been praised for flexibility and clear explanations, though the long route leaves little spare time.

“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!”

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6.Villa de Leyva Full-Day Tour with Meals

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 10 reviews · 12 hours · from $202

This 12-hour private tour takes you from Bogotá to Villa de Leyva with hotel pickup, breakfast, lunch, and an English or Spanish-speaking guide. You’ll stop at Sisga Dam, Boyacá Bridge, Ráquira, the Paleontological Museum, Pozos Azules, and the Terracotta House. Guides such as Camilo, Andrea, Cristian, and Miguel have been praised for attentive service.

“Sono un agente di viaggio italiana. La nostra guida, Camilo, è stata eccezionale, al di sopra di ogni aspettativa. Tutto è stato organizzato perfettamente e in modo professionale. Consigliatissimo, prenotate senza incertezze.”

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7.La Periquera Hiking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 10 reviews · 5 hours · from $76Best value

Spend five hours hiking La Periquera Ecological Park from Villa de Leyva with a private guide, private transport, and entry included. Follow the Cebada River to three waterfalls, including 15-meter La Periquera, learn about local plants and animals, and swim if conditions allow. English and Spanish service is offered, but confirm your guide’s language before booking.

“our guides were great company. The scenery was amazing and the views mind-blowing.”

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8.Tour of Villa de Leyva, Ráquira, Pozos Azules, and Puente de Boyacá

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 8 reviews · 10 hours · from $225Top rated

Leave Bogotá for a private day in Boyacá, visiting Villa de Leyva’s huge colonial plaza, Pozos Azules, craft-filled Ráquira, and Boyacá Bridge. English and Spanish guides, private round-trip transport, water, a snack, and entry to the bridge are included. Guide David is one named guide associated with the tour.

“Fue increíble toda la actividad, muchas gracias por todo y la atención tan eficaz para responder y e informar cualquier inquietud, muchas gracias.”

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9.Tour to villa de Leyva raquira casa terracota & more

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 7 reviews · 12 hours · from $181

Travel from Bogotá with a private English- or Spanish-speaking driver-guide to colonial Villa de Leyva and pottery town Ráquira. Visit Puente de Boyacá, Plaza Mayor, Casa Terracota, and the Artisan’s Hand viewpoint. You’ll have free time for shopping and lunch, with optional paid stops such as Pozos Azules or the Chocolate Museum.

“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!!”

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10.Private Tour to Villa de Leyva

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 4 reviews · 12 hours · from $240

Leave Bogotá early for a private, full-day trip to Villa de Leyva and Ráquira. Walk Villa’s huge cobbled Plaza Mayor, visit a traditional chocolate museum, tour Ain Karim vineyard, taste Colombian wine, and eat lunch among Ráquira’s craft shops. English and Spanish guides are available, with pickup included.

“The guide, Nico, was friendly and had an in depth general knowledge, but lacked specific background on the two towns we visited. On previous wine tasting tours in other countries and by other operators we alway visited at least 3 wineries. This tour only visited one winery, quite small with only 13 hectares under cultivation. Their output was small as a consequence.”

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