LOCAL GUIDE Zipaquirá PRIVATE TOUR - Salt Cathedral and Salt Oven
Overview
Available languages
7 hours
Mobile ticket
Discover the Magic of Salt in Zipaquira
Explore the captivating underground Salt Cathedral in Zipaquira, a true marvel of engineering and a symbol of Colombia’s rich salt heritage (Tickets not included). After visiting the Salt Cathedral, you'll head to a hidden gem: the only salt ovens that remain in Colombia, declared a national heritage site. Here, you'll step back in time as your guide explains how salt was traditionally extracted and processed.
As part of your tour, you’ll visit Zipaquira’s only craft brewery. During the visit, you’ll get an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at the brewing process and learn about the ingredients and techniques that make their beers special (optional)
This unforgettable tour includes a scenic drive through the beautiful Bogotá savannah, a free walking tour of Zipaquira's charming town center, and time to browse local crafts. You'll also get to taste delicious traditional Colombian dishes, making the experience even more authentic.
Additional Info
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
What To Expect
Catedral De Sal
At the Salt Cathedral of Zipaquira, you’ll descend into an underground world carved entirely out of salt. As you walk through the impressive tunnels and chambers, your guide will explain the history of the salt mines and how they were transformed into one of Colombia’s most iconic landmarks. You’ll explore the Stations of the Cross, admire the main altar 180 meters underground, and discover stunning salt sculptures, illuminated walls, and massive columns that create a peaceful, almost spiritual atmosphere. The tour includes time to enjoy the cathedral’s light show, visit its small salt museum, and browse the gift shop with local artisan products made from salt and stone. Whether you're there for the art, history, or wonder, the experience is unforgettable.
After visiting the Salt Cathedral, you'll head to a hidden gem: the only salt ovens that remain in Colombia, declared a national heritage site. Here, you'll step back in time as your guide explains how salt was traditionally extracted and processed long before the modern cathedral existed. You'll walk through the historic oven structures, see the tools and techniques used by past generations, and learn how this site played a key role in the region’s economy and culture. It's a rare chance to connect with Colombia's ancestral salt-making traditions, still visible in these preserved ovens. This part of the tour offers a quieter, more local perspective on Zipaquira’s salt history—far from the crowds and full of authentic stories passed down through the years.
Options
Zipaquirá Salt Experience: Salt Cathedral and Salt Ovens
Pickup included
What‘s Included
Bottled water
Air-conditioned vehicle
New, comfortable vehicle transport included
Coffee and/or Tea
Lunch
Alcoholic Beverages
Breakfast
Entry to Salt Cathedral doesn't included
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
30 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Zipaquira Salt Cathedral, salt ovens and tasty local fare and brew
Erik L,May 16, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00David and Valentina are amazing people and guides. The salt Cathedral was spectacular, and was made better by visiting the salt ovens in the Salario restaurant, and the Pie de cumbra brewery next door where brewmaster Andres shared his passion with us. Coffee tinto, and local desserts really topped off the experience for us. This is the way to see a country, it's culture and it's people. Find time to spend with David and Valentina as they guide you through Zipaquira and all the town has to offer outside Bogota.
Excellent service
Lissette C,Mar 28, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Thanks to David, we were able to live an incredible experience on our trip through Colombia, made us feel like a family with a lot of willingness to take us to know the places and it wasn't explaining everything
Would recommend
Saatvik S,Mar 22, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00This tour is definitely worth it if you can make the time for it! The Salt Cathedral and Zipaquira are unique and definitely worth the tour/visit and it is only enhanced by the guide David. He showed us around his hometown and was very informative and accommodating, will definitely reach out the next time we are in the area!
A great day!
Mac M,Mar 14, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Safe travel to and from the destination, the salt cathedral is a must see, but what really made this experience very memorable was travelling with David and his girlfriend - super friendly people with a lot of knowledge, spoke great English and were very proud of their town. The brewery tour followed by lunch onsite was delicious, and the salt oven was very cool to see.
Salt cathedral and brewery tour
Michelle K,Mar 7, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00David took care to think of all the little details to make this day trip from Bogota memorable. His passion for sharing his home town and culture with us made us feel like we were getting a tour from a friend.
Excellent service
arianny d,Feb 7, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The guide was excellent and made us the way very enjoyable and fun, we explained very well the places visited. Thank you David. Nice to meet you.
You will love this tour!!!
Lisa H,Feb 2, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Our guide David was absolutely wonderful! He was very knowledgeable, friendly, fun and professional. He shared interesting facts and history about everything we saw. We highly recommend this tour! It’s by far the best we’ve ever experienced!
Excellent tour! Everyone has to know Zipaquira and the Cathedral from the perspective of a local person
Rebeca P,Jan 29, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00It was a great experience! Get to know the cathedral, salt ovens, the village and about the craft beer process. David was a very kind person, he taught us a lot about Colombia and its people. The wafers were amazing!!! A highly recommended tour, allows you to know not only the cathedral but also the history of where it is located
Brilliant tour and guide
Gail M,Jan 16, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00This was an amazing experience- the highlight so far of my first visit to Colombia. David is such a lovely man, so proud of his country and his home town. He was so interesting to talk to. A great guide. Gave us plenty of time on our own, to explore and take our time but ready to be there whenever we were ready. The salt cathedral itself is absolutely mesmerising. Not to be missed if you are in the area and we would highly recommend you take David as your tour guide.
The Salt Cathedral and More!
Brian W,Jan 13, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00We had an amazing tour with David. It exceeded our expectations. Because David was local to the area it felt like a more personal experience. He was very professional, knowledgeable and accommodating. Highly recommend.
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