Zipaquira Salt Cathedral Shared Excursion Daily Departure

Overview

Available languages

Portuguese

English

Italian

French

Spanish

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Experience the magic of the First Wonder of Colombia!

Let us accompany you on this fantastic private tour with one of our driver-guides, who will make your trip an unforgettable experience.

The Cathedral is an enclosure built inside the mines, carved completely in salt, discover the imposing architecture of this great cultural and religious heritage, in this tour you will learn about history, customs, folklore and the typical food of our region, you will know the historic center of Zipaquira and you can admire its colonial architecture, sites such as the Plaza de los Comuneros, Plaza de la Independencia, school where our literature Nobel Prize winner (Gabriel Gracia Marquez) studied, train station, time for lunch (optional) and return to Bogota.

In this experience we will also make a tour of the town and you will taste a delicious coffee accompanied by almojábana, empanada, among other surprises that we have for you.

We are waiting for you!

Additional Info

Wheelchair accessible

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

Service animals allowed

Specialized infant seats are available

Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries

Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health

Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

What‘s Included

Bottled water

Onboard wifi connection

Guide in Spanish - English

Audioguides in Different Languages in the Salt Cathedral

Entrance fees to the Salt Mine

Travel Medical Insurance

Other services not included in the tour

Lunch

Breakfast

What To Expect

Catedral De Sal

The Cathedral is an enclosure built inside the mines, discover the imposing architecture of this great cultural and religious heritage. It is a place away from the everyday, which invites reflection, self-discovery and inner encounter. You will find the Stations of the Cross in the first section of the subway route which is 386 meters long and 13 meters high in which are arranged 14 Stations of the Cross, these were carved in Salt Rock by the Miners and represent the different stages lived by Jesus until his crucifixion and burial. The dome is the place where the Tunnel that arrives from the 14 Stations converges with the first visual encounter of the Great Central Chamber of the Salt Cathedral. There, only 145 meters away, is the largest carved cross in the world. Fantastic!

2 hours • Admission Included

Plaza de la Independecia

Inaugurated in 2010, formerly where the market square was located, in its center stands a statue of Antonio Nariño with a book representing the Human Rights of the people and under it lies a time capsule. The flags allude to the countries liberated by Bolivar.

5 minutes • Admission Not Applicable

Options

Shared Excursion Zipaquira Salt Cathedral + Walking Tour

Reviews

5.00

8 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

Excellent Tour and Guide
PFJesus,
Jan 14, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Excellent tour. Jorge Blanco, the guide provided many interesting and historical information. Its shape made the journey and tour fun. I recommend it 100%
Great Experience
lemonsaid,
Jan 18, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
We had a fantastic trip with a lot of great experiences. Marcelo and Jorge were very knowledgeable, professional, and great to talk with. We felt comfortable and safe the entirety of our trip. I recomend Go Bogota services for a local experiences in Colombia!
Zipaquirá is worth visiting!
deniseb669,
Dec 3, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
The trip to the salt mine and the Salt Cathedral were perfect. Despite the terrible traffic between Bogotá and Zipaquirá. The place is beautiful! And the old town of Zipaquirá is really cool. It reminded me of Tiradentes/MG.
Experience
715eunicev,
Nov 22, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Very good experience with Jorge as a guide, excellent human being and good company. He has a lot of knowledge of the country
Wonderful experience!
MrSantanaJr,
Jul 9, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
One of the wonders of Colombia that you should see. It was a great experience!! Thank you to our guide, Jorge, for being the best tour guide we have ever met. Very friendly, respectful and a great person. The walk was very entertaining and full of information. Highly recommended!
Wonderful experience..
claudiabR1228AV,
May 25, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
I was in Colombia a few days ago and I got to know a place near Bogota called Zipaquirá, I was looking at the reviews on the Go Bogotá site, and thanks to this, I had the opportunity to see a beautiful place. Enjoy your delicious food, along the way and share with a professional guide, very nice and funny. I hope to have this experience again with my whole family. Thanks to the Go Bogota team
Excellent tour and company
199hamlets,
May 23, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Excellent tour, a very responsible company, our tour guide Mr. Osvaldo, very friendly, polite, full of information to provide and above all very professional. I recommend this tour and this company 100%.