Zipaquirá Salt Cathedral Private Tour + Walking Tour

based on 50 reviews

Duration:6 hours to 7 hours (approx.)
Location: Bogotá, Colombia

From $

Book in 2 easy steps:

1. Select A Date

2. Enter Total No Of Travellers

Infant (Age : 0 to 5)

CHILD (Age : 6 to 12)

ADULT (Age : 18 to 49)

Free Cancellation

Upto 24 hours in Advance.

Mobile or paper ticket accepted

Top Selling Tours & Activities

Private Sightseeing Tours

Excellent Quality

Luxury Car Tours

Car Tours

Bus Tours

Day Trips

Audio Guides

Historical Tours

City Tours

PRODUCT DETAILS
TRAVELER REVIEWS
TRAVELER PHOTOS

Live 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, completely carved out of 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 Zipaquirá and you will be able to admire its colonial architecture, places like the Plaza de los Comuneros, Plaza de la Independencia, the school where our Nobel Prize for Literature (Gabriel Gracia Márquez) studied, the train station, time for lunch (optional) and return to Bogota.

In this experience we will also take 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!

WHAT'S INCLUDED

WHAT TO EXPECT

1. Catedral de Sal de Zipaquira
The Cathedral is an enclosure built inside the mines, discover the imposing architecture of this great cultural and religious heritage. There is a place away from the everyday, which invites reflection, self-discovery and internal encounter. You will find the Via Crucis in the first section of the underground route which is 386 meters long and 13 meters high in which 14 Stations of the Via Crucis are arranged, these were carved in Rock Salt 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. The World's Largest Carved Cross is only 145 meters away. Fantastic!
2. Plaza de la Independecia
Inaugurated in 2010, previously where the Market Square worked, in its center stands a statue of Antonio Nariño with a book that represents the Human Rights of the people and beneath it lies a time capsule. The flags refer to the countries liberated by Bolívar.
3. Estacion de Zipaquira
The station, declared a national architectural heritage, was an important point of commercial and industrial interest in the center of the country during the train boom, between the 1920s and the 1970s in the last century. In 1926, while General Pedro Nel Ospina was President of the Republic, construction began in a French neoclassical style of the building known as the Tres Esquinas station, part of the route to the north of the Sabana Railroad; On December 8, 1927, it was inaugurated with the presence of various government officials, with great fanfare, as it marked the starting point for the progress of the city.
4. Centro Cultural Casa del Nobel Gabriel Garcia Marquez
House built in the 19th century, by Scottish engineer Alejandro Mac Doual. There his son is born the illustrious poet Don Roberto Mac Douall Durán.
5. Plaza de los Comuneros
This colonial square is one of the most representative spaces of Zipaquirá, it has been named as Plaza Mayor and Plaza González Forero. In the Plaza de los Comuneros is the Diocesan Cathedral, the Government House, the Municipal Palace, the Municipal Council hall and the Bishop's House, among other spaces. Colonial architecture is one of the attractions of the aforementioned places. It receives the name of Plaza de los Comuneros because it was the scene of the first revolution in America and the center of freedom of the new world. Nearly 20,000 men met there, headed by Juan Francisco Berbeo, who came from Socorro, Santander, seeking to sign the capitulations. The Plaza was cobbled in 1823 and in 1938 it was remodeled by placing a central font. For its part, the Diocesan Cathedral, a building that stands out in the square, was inaugurated and consecrated on November 9, 1916. The interior decoration of the Cathedral was finished in 1937.

ADDITIONAL INFO

CANCELLATION POLICY

Posted By : C3628BNdaisyb
An incredible, magical walk, valuing what human beings do even in extreme conditions but demonstrating that we can enjoy nature in a harmonious and respectful way.
Rating : full ratings
Posted On : 2024-05-21 19:22:34

Posted By : blancarH7372VE
Excellent service! The best guide one can have in Bogotá. He told us about the entire history of Bogotá, Chía and Zipaquirá. I felt like I was among friends with Jorge. Always attentive to what we wanted to do and also what we should do. I highly recommend it. Thank you very much, Jorge!
Rating : full ratings
Posted On : 2024-03-22 15:08:49

Posted By : 863josei
The salt cathedral is an incredible place and it’s for sure worth a visit. Be prepared to do a lot of walking inside and outside of the mine
Rating : full ratings
Posted On : 2024-02-19 15:12:54

Posted By : Thomas_H
Jose was fab, he picked us up in a comfortable car and was very friendly. He is a natural people person and we had a really great time. Thank you
Rating : full ratings
Posted On : 2024-02-11 14:33:43

Posted By : gracielarL1595SA
A wonderful experience
Their attention was of excellent quality and we saw everything on time.
Despite the mobility problems we did everything and took advantage of the visit
Rating : full ratings
Posted On : 2024-01-13 16:42:24

Posted By : Theodoros_F
This was the perfect tour/day to close our trip in Bogota! Jose was our tour guide and driver (with perfect English), and the best company for our day trip to the salt cathedral! The salt cathedral is really amazing, and has also excellent handcrafted items made of salt! We stayed 3 hours there and then went to enjoy a delicious Colombian lunch at Brasas del Llano! We enjoyed amazing food (meat cooked on fire!), love music, warm people and of course Jose’s company! Actually, Jose went beyond and above, as we asked him to do a detour for us and return back to the salt cathedral. We enjoyed his warm heart, knowledge about Colombia and of course our amazing discussions! Also, we even had the change to speak with the owner of the company over the phone who wanted to ask us about the tour and trip! Gracias!!!
Rating : full ratings
Posted On : 2023-12-19 21:42:17

Posted By : Estherlemus
I can not say enough about Jorge and Mau. They both are very, very attentive, knowledgeable, generous, patient, passionate, fun gentleman. Jorge went above and beyond to accommodate us. My husband was having problems walking and he made sure to give us time to rest and take it at our own pace. We did a tour around bogota city, covered all the important sites in one long day but did not feel burdened since mai and Jorge made it do fun and informative. I recommend them 100 percent. They fit the tours to your wants and interest.
Rating : full ratings
Posted On : 2023-11-29 17:35:43

Posted By : Cassy_R
We had an amazing guide, Jose. He drove well, was kind, knowledgeable (great tips about getting the most out of our viewing), and took very good care of us. He had great stories that were informative and funny. We just wanted a quick trip to the Salt Cathedral and back to Bogota without extra stops. This was perfect!
Rating : full ratings
Posted On : 2023-09-17 22:21:41

Posted By : Todd S
Fabio was our tour guide and Jorge was our driver. They made the day so special! I can’t say enough about this place. Fabio was so knowledgeable about everything in the cathedral and the ride there he offered so many interesting insights into Colombia. The cathedral is called the 1st wonder of Colombia for a reason. It is stunning!!! I was so blown away by this place. Truly magnificent. We got picked up at 8 am and they were right on time. We arrived at 9:15 am on a Thursday and basically had the whole place to ourselves. I’m glad we went early. After the cathedral we had a lovely walk around Zipaquira and lunch at really cool spot called Barssas Del Llano with love music and eclectic decor. The whole day was fantastic and I would request Fabio and Jorge for sure!
Rating : full ratings
Posted On : 2023-08-24 19:40:35

Posted By : Paul_P
Really enjoyed the tour. Our driver/guide was great. Very friendly and helpful. The Catedral de Sal is a man made wonder. Strange and surreal but also interesting and amazing. The town is beautiful and the lunch was amazing (though and extra cost of about $30 US for two. Absolutely recommend this. In Colombia private tours are worth the money.
Rating : full ratings
Posted On : 2023-06-04 19:11:24