Explore the world's only Salt Cathedral, one of the most important wonders of magical and exciting underground construction, on a tour from Bogotá. Choose to add lunch or a private guide to your trip.

About this activity

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Duration 6 - 7 hours: Check availability to see starting times
Skip the ticket line
Live tour guide: English, Spanish
Wheelchair accessible
Private group

Highlighted reviews from other travelers

Carmel – Australia

It was brilliant. We were travelling with our elderly father and our guide Jhovanny was fantastic and looked after him very well. The tour was so interesting and our guide very informative. Highly recommend.

Ryan – United States

From start to finish it was excellent! Jovhanny was funny and super personable the entire trip, his knowledge of everything was truly exceptional and we learned a lot more than we anticipated. Loved how he went at our speed as we had a 5 year old with us. I would absolutely recommend this tour to anyone and the walking isn’t bad at all, it’s almost all downhill and a tram brings you back up at the end.

Itinerary

Pickup location:
Bogota
Car
(80 minutes)
Salt Cathedral of Zipaquirá
Visit, Guided tour (2 hours)
Zipaquirá
Lunch (1 hour)
Optional
Zipaquirá
Visit (45 minutes)
Car
(80 minutes)
Arrive back at:
Bogota

Main stop

Other stop

For reference only. Itineraries are subject to change.

Highlights

Lose yourself in the architectural and sacred beauty of the Salt Cathedral
Marvel at the visual spectacle created by the different colored lighting
Learn about the cathedral from your private guide or audio guide
Explore Zipaquirá on a guided walking tour, depending on the option chosen
Enjoy a typical Colombian lunch and sample local delicacies

Full description

Discover the Salt Cathedral of Zipaquirá on a day trip from Bogotá. Marvel at the natural and manmade wonders within the underground cathedral. Choose from a tour including an audio guide and optional lunch or a tour with a private guide, a walking tour of Zipaquirá, and lunch.

After pickup from your hotel in Bogotá, be driven to the Salt Cathedral of Zipaquirá. Follow your private guide or the audio guide through the tunnels, depending on the chosen option. Marvel at the underground Roman Catholic church carved into salt from the largest saline rock deposit in the world.

Visit the three sections of the bottom temple, representing the birth, life, and death of Jesus. Admire the icons, ornaments, and architectural details carved into the rock. Marvel at the central dome where Eucharists are performed, with unique sculptures, lighting, and natural deposits.

Once you finish the salt mine tour, Zipaquirá awaits. Take a walking tour of the town with your guide (depending on the option chosen), visiting its central square, beautiful colonial streets, and more. Tuck into a typical lunch if you have selected this option.

Includes

Hotel pickup and drop-off
Village tour
Audio guide (guided tour of the cathedral or audioguide)
Lunch (if the option is chosen)
Guide (if the option is chosen)

Ticket entry to the Salt Cathedral

Important information

What to bring

Comfortable shoes

Customer reviews

Overall rating

4.9 /5

based on 162 reviews

Review summary

Guide
5/5
Transportation
4.9/5
Value for money
4.8/5

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Had a really fun day! Got picked up by Cristian at our hotel and he brought us to the cathedral. At the cathedral he fixed the audiotour and explained everything to us. Inside the mine we lost track of time a little, but he had no problem with it! Got picked up the moment we were outside again and had some time to lunch in Zipaquira. Overall a good experience with a great driver!

Bogotá: Private Tour Salt Cathedral of Zipaquira with Pickup