Zipaquirá: Salt Cathedral Group Tour with Pickup
Cundinamarca, Colombia
Encounter the magnificent Zipaquirá Salt Cathedral on this day trip. Learn all about this Colombian wonder with an audio guide, enjoy pickup and drop-off, and tour the city with your driver-guide.
Zipaquirá Salt Cathedral Day Tour from Bogotá
This full-day tour visits Colombia’s Zipaquirá Salt Cathedral, suitable for travelers interested in cultural and historical experiences near Bogotá.
Description
Travel north of Bogotá through the Bogotá Savanna to reach the Zipaquirá Salt Cathedral, located 180 meters underground inside an active salt mine. Begin your visit at the First Station with its dramatic Stations of the Cross, then continue to the Great Center Dome, featuring the largest underground salt cross in the world.
Explore illuminated tunnels showcasing salt carvings, sculptures, and architectural details crafted by local miners. Learn about the history of salt extraction, the cathedral’s origins, and its cultural and spiritual significance from your guide.
Above ground, tour the Salt Museum to understand the geological formation of the mine, ancestral Muisca salt traditions, and the mining evolution in the region.
Conclude with a panoramic tour of Zipaquirá’s colonial town center, including the main square and local streets, experiencing the town’s heritage atmosphere.
Hotel pickup and drop-off are included for a stress-free day.
Highlights
- Visit Colombia’s Zipaquirá Salt Cathedral, the second largest salt cathedral worldwide
- Informative guided tour revealing the cathedral’s history and architecture
- Pickup and drop-off from your accommodation
- Panoramic tour of Zipaquirá’s historic town center
Includes
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Salt Cathedral ticket (if option selected)
- Driver/guide
- Tour guide for groups larger than four people
- Audio guide in your language
- Panoramic tour of Zipaquirá town center
- Free time for lunch
- Travel insurance
- Visit to the Bogotá Savannah
Excludes
- Food and drinks
- Entrance ticket if not purchased via tour (ticket price COP 118,000 per person)
Booking your entrance ticket with us offers a lower price and allows you to skip the entry lines.
Cancellation Policy
Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund.
For the best experience, bring comfortable shoes, a light jacket for the underground sections, and book in advance to secure your preferred date and ticket option.
