Villa de Leyva from Bogotá: Private Day Trip & Tequendama Falls

One Day in Villa de Leyva: Colonial Streets & Waterfall from Bogotá

You get picked up from your Bogotá hotel and driven to Villa de Leyva, where you walk the colonial plaza, one of South America's largest, and drink Colombian coffee while your guide shares the region's history. Tequendama Falls entrance is included, and the private format means no group schedule to follow. Drop-off back at your hotel ends the day.

Step-by-step itinerary

Full-day trip from Bogota to Villa de Leyva

• Depart from Bogota
• Stop and entrance visit
• Second stop visit
• Walk around and learn history
• Enjoy Colombian coffee at main square
• Purchase unique souvenirs
• Return to Bogota

The experience

"You'll see why people come here to remember," our guide said as we pulled out of Bogotá that morning. The drive takes you out of the city's traffic and into the high valleys where Villa de Leyva sits, a colonial village frozen somewhere in the 1600s. The private tour means no waiting for other groups, no rushing through the main plaza, which happens to be one of the largest squares in South America, all whitewashed buildings and cobblestone that hasn't changed much in centuries. You walk around at your own pace, stop for a real Colombian coffee at one of the cafés facing the plaza, and pick through the local shops for souvenirs that actually feel like they came from somewhere.

The day includes a stop at Tequendama Falls, where the water drops hard and loud into a gorge you can feel the spray from. There's an entrance fee built in, so you're not figuring out tickets on the spot. The guide (and they often speak more than one language) walks you through the history as you go, pointing out details about the ancestors who lived in this region and why the landscape matters. It's not a rushed museum tour. It's someone who knows the place talking about it while you're actually standing in it.

Hotel pickup and drop-off in Bogotá means you don't rent a car or negotiate with a taxi driver about the route. The vehicle gets disinfected between tours, and they check temperature at the start of the day: small details that matter when you're traveling. The whole thing is private, so the pace is yours. If you want to linger in the plaza with another coffee, you linger. If you want to spend more time at the falls, that's fine too.

What’s included

• Your day includes hotel pickup and drop-off in Bogotá, private transportation with a driver-guide, entrance to Tequendama Falls, and time to walk Villa de Leyva's colonial plaza and enjoy Colombian coffee. All activities are included.
• you arrange nothing yourself.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 07:00

Book up to2h before

AgesAdult (3 and older) · Under 3: can't be included in the booking

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish and Spanish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather or if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

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Good to know

Easy physical levelWheelchair accessibleAccessible transportStroller friendlyPets welcomePublic transport nearby

Operated by Medellin City Services

Is this one for you?Choose this if you want to leave Bogotá for a day without renting a car or planning the route yourself: the private format and included pickup mean you show up at your hotel ready to go, and the guide handles the rest.

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Top questions

What languages is the guide in?

Live guide in English and Spanish.

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

Can I book this if I use a wheelchair?

Yes. The tour is wheelchair accessible, with accessible transportation and all areas and surfaces accessible throughout.

What should I wear?

Smart casual dress is recommended.

Is Tequendama Falls entrance included?

Yes, entrance to Tequendama Falls is included in the tour price.

Can I bring children or infants?

Yes. Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller, and the tour is suitable for all physical fitness levels.