A private day trip from Bogota to Villa de Leyva, a well-preserved colonial town in Boyaca with an exclusive vehicle and guide for your group.
Villa de Leyva is a real, well-preserved colonial town in the department of Boyaca, roughly 3 hours from Bogota, known for its enormous cobblestone main plaza — among the largest in South America — and whitewashed colonial buildings. This private day trip includes an exclusive vehicle and your own guide for the full round trip, with time to walk the plaza, colonial streets, and surrounding countryside.
Highlights
Villa de Leyva's main plaza Walk one of South America's largest cobblestone squares, ringed by colonial-era buildings.
Colonial streets Explore the town's whitewashed colonial architecture on foot.
Boyaca countryside See the scenic highland landscape on the drive to and from Bogota.
What Stops Does This Tour Make?
A popular starting point — every Voyzo itinerary is fully customizable, so we'll shape the order and stops around your group.
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Pickup
Pickup from your Bogota hotel in a private vehicle.
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Villa de Leyva's main plaza
Walk one of South America's largest cobblestone squares, ringed by colonial-era buildings.
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Colonial streets
Explore the town's whitewashed colonial architecture on foot.
3
Boyaca countryside
See the scenic highland landscape on the drive to and from Bogota.
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Drop-off
Back to your hotel, home, or the airport — whenever your day wraps up.
What's Included
A private vehicle and driver, just for your group
A professional, knowledgeable local guide
Door-to-door pickup and drop-off
A fully customizable itinerary built around you
All tolls, parking, and fuel
What's Not Included
Attraction admission tickets, unless noted as included
Meals and snacks
Gratuities for your guide or driver
Personal expenses
Why Book a Private Tour With Voyzo?
Your group only — never combined with strangers
Crowded 50+ seat group buses
Fully custom stops, built around you
A fixed script with no flexibility
Door-to-door pickup, wherever you're staying
Meeting at a fixed public meeting point
Direct, transparent pricing — no marketplace markup
Third-party booking fees
Important Information
Know Before You Book
Group size can range from 1 to 25 guests — we match the vehicle to your party.
Pricing depends on group size, vehicle, and tour length, and is confirmed after your quote request.
Tour duration is flexible — the times shown are a typical starting point.
Know Before You Go
We'll confirm your exact pickup time and vehicle details after booking.
Bring a camera, comfortable shoes, and weather-appropriate layers.
Your pickup address is required to finalize the itinerary.
Special Requests
Mobility needs, dietary notes, or accessibility requirements? Let us know when requesting your quote and we'll arrange accordingly.
Traveling with young children or larger groups — just tell us, and we'll recommend the right vehicle.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes — Villa de Leyva is about 3 hours from Bogota each way, so this is a full day (or can be arranged as an overnight).
Yes, an exclusive vehicle and guide for your party only, not combined with other travelers.
Villa de Leyva sits at a lower, warmer, drier elevation than Bogota — a pleasant contrast if you've been in the capital's cooler climate.
Ask your Voyzo coordinator — multi-day Villa de Leyva options can sometimes be arranged for travelers who want more time in the town.
Once your quote is accepted, we'll confirm your exact pickup time, vehicle, and driver details by email ahead of your tour date.
Yes — reach out to our team any time before your tour and we'll do our best to accommodate itinerary or schedule changes.
About This Tour
A private day trip from Bogota to Villa de Leyva, a well-preserved colonial town in Boyaca with an exclusive vehicle and guide for your group. Villa de Leyva is a real, well-preserved colonial town in the department of Boyaca, roughly 3 hours from Bogota, known for its enormous cobblestone main plaza — among the largest in South America — and whitewashed colonial buildings. This private day trip includes an exclusive vehicle and your own guide for the full round trip, with time to walk the plaza, colonial streets, and surrounding countryside.
Villa de Leyva was founded on 12 June 1572 and named after the colonial governor Andres Diaz Venero de Leiva. Its main square covers about 14,000 square meters and is often described as the largest in Colombia, with South America-level claims varying by source.
The surrounding area is known for fossils: the region was once seabed, and the nearby landscape includes dry desert-like stretches unusual for the Andes. The town's colonial look is preserved partly because it declined in the 18th century, leaving older buildings intact rather than replaced.
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