Zipaquirá and Salt Cathedral with tickets, guide and transfers

4.8 (38 reviews) Bogotá, Colombia
Duration5h
Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
Instant confirmationYour booking is confirmed right away
TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesEnglish, Spanish
Group sizeUp to 15 travelers
Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below

Overview

Join one of our professional guides on a journey that takes you deep beneath the earth and into Colombia’s spiritual heart. Travel across the scenic Bogotá savanna, where the landscape reveals stories of history and tradition.

Descend 180 meters underground to discover the magnificent Salt Cathedral of Zipaquirá, the world’s first underground temple — a masterpiece of faith, light, and architecture carved inside an ancient salt mine. Walk through its 14 Stations of the Cross, admire the majestic dome and the illuminated cross at its center, and learn how miners transformed salt and stone into a sacred monument.

Each step uncovers shimmering walls, crystal-clear pools, and optical illusions that blend mysticism with natural beauty.

A unique experience that connects history and wonder — deep in the soul of Colombia.

Our guide is certified
Not a driver-guide
Not an audio guide
Includes admission to the Salt Cathedral
No hidden fees

Options

Cathedral without tickets

Shared service in spanish
Pickup included

Shared service in English

With english guide: Enjoy the city, its sights, and its history with a professional guide who speaks your native language.
Pickup included

Spanish guide Private Tour

Spanish guide
Pickup included

Shared service in Spanish

With professional guide: Service in spanish lenguage
Pickup included

English guide-Private tour

Private service: pDuration: About 4 hours and a half. Monday to Friday: 14:00 Hrs. Saturday and Sunday Starts at 9:00 Hrs.
Pickup included

What's included

  • Transfer in/out, shared and private
  • Applies depending on the option you choose
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Medical Assistance
  • Certified professional guide from our Agency
  • Entrance tickets to the Salt Cathedral
  • Souvenir photos (available to purchase)
  • Gratuities

What to expect

  1. Catedral De Sal
    2h · Admission ticket included
    Descend to the "First Wonder of Colombia." We'll guide you through its history, architecture, and spiritual significance.
  2. Zipaquira
    Pass by
    Visit the town of Zipaquira, which name means 'city of our Father' in the language of the Chibcha.

Meeting and pickup

Pickup details

The guide will wait for you at the lobby of the hotel

Additional information

  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • This tour is not recommended for persons with movility restrictions.
  • Wheelchair accessible, please advise at time of booking if wheelchair assistance is required with addicional fee.
  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  • Options in private and shared service, in different lenguages, select the option when you check availability

Cancellation policy

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

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