Zipaquirá Private Day Tour including the Salt Cathedral and Colonial Town

4.5
(2 reviews)

7 hours (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: English and 1 more

On this tour you’ll explore the underground world of the famous Zipaquirá Salt Mine Cathedral, an unbelievable and beautiful labyrinth of tunnels, passages and paces of worship; above ground you’ll discover the charming colonial town of Zipaquirá, and wander the streets of this wonderful old city.

You’ll be collected at 8:30am and be taken directly to the salt mine of Zipaquirá, where you will meet your bilingual guide and join in a tour of the Salt Cathedral. This is also where you’ll uncover an ancient salt mine 590 ft (180 m) underground converted into an amazing church that receives as many as 3000 people every Sunday of the year.

Once you’ve finished your tour, taken many many photos and come to understand how important this location has been for hundreds of years to the locals of this area you’ll take the short trip to the town of Zipaquirá where you’ll wander around the grand Plaza (main square), Independence Square and one of the oldest churches you can find in Colombia.

What's Included

Private transportation
Entrance Fees
Bilingual Guide - During your tour of the Salt Cathedral
Air-conditioned vehicle
Meals and drinks not mentioned in the plan
Experiences and Transportation not mentioned in the plan
Personal expenses and tips

Meeting and pickup

Pickup points
You can choose a pickup location at checkout (multiple pickup locations are available).
Pickup details:

You'll be collected and dropped off to your hotel in Bogotá

Itinerary

Duration: 7 hours (approximately)
  • 1
    Catedral De Sal

    You’ll be collected from your accommodation in Bogotá at the comfortable time of 8 am and taken directly to the salt mine of Zipaquirá. Where you’ll uncover the ingenuity of the people who 590 ft (180 m) underground converted this ancient salt mine into the amazing church that receives as many as 3000 people every Sunday of the year. Once you’ve finished your tour, taken many photos, and come to understand how important this location has been for hundreds of years to the locals of this area you’ll take the short trip to the town of Zipaquirá.

    3 hours Admission ticket included
  • 2

    You’ll wander the streets of Zipaquirá checking out the grand Plaza (main square), Independence Square, and one of the oldest churches you can find in Colombia. Once you’ve admired all the magnificent buildings and taken many magnificent photos you’ll be driven back to your accommodation in Bogotá in our comfortable vehicle with an expected arrival of between 1 and 2 pm.

    3 hours Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Service animals allowed
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Supplied by BnB Colombia Tours

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Day Trips
Full-day Tours
Bus Tours
Private and Luxury
Private Sightseeing Tours
Cultural Tours
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Cancellation Policy

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

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