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- German
- English
- Italian
- French
- Spanish
Unlike other tours that bundle extras you may not need, the Zipaquirá Salt Cathedral Express Tour focuses on what matters most: comfortable round-trip transport, your entry ticket, and the official audio guide. This budget-friendly option gives you the freedom to explore Colombia’s First Wonder at your own pace, without being rushed by a group or guide. With 2–2.5 hours inside the Cathedral, you’ll have plenty of time to discover its illuminated tunnels, chapels, and monumental cross. It’s the simplest, most affordable, and most flexible way to experience this world-famous underground marvel from Bogotá.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
Please enter the hostel and go to the reception desk. Say you're here for the Zipaquirá Salt Cathedral Express Tour. The receptionist will confirm your booking, and the driver will be waiting inside. No guide is included. Arrive 10 minutes early.
Itinerary
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Meeting Point in Bogotá Meet at The Cranky Croc Hostel in La Candelaria. Check in with the receptionist and meet the driver before departure.
15 minutes • Admission ticket included -
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Transfer Bogotá → Zipaquirá Relax during the scenic drive (≈1.5 hours) through the Bogotá savanna.
1 hour 30 minutes • Admission ticket free -
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Travelers booking the Zipaquirá Salt Cathedral Express Tour will enjoy a comfortable round-trip transfer from Bogotá to Colombia’s First Wonder — the Salt Cathedral of Zipaquirá. Upon arrival, the driver provides your entry ticket and official audio guide, available in multiple languages. You’ll then have 2 to 2.5 hours of free time to explore this extraordinary underground cathedral carved into a former salt mine, with its illuminated tunnels, chapels, and monumental cross. Discover the history, culture, and spirituality of this unique site at your own pace, without the extras — just the essentials for an unforgettable visit. After your visit, there’s an optional stop for lunch at a local restaurant before returning to Bogotá, where the tour concludes at the original meeting point.
2 hours 30 minutes • Admission ticket included -
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Optional Lunch Stop Travelers may choose to stop for lunch at a local restaurant (meal at own expense).
1 hour • Admission ticket not included -
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Transfer Zipaquirá → Bogotá Return drive to the original meeting point in La Candelaria.
1 hour 30 minutes • Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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