Tour to the Salt Cathedral of Zipaquirá - Hotel Pickup + Tickets

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 you will taste a delicious coffee accompanied by almojábana, empanada, among other surprises that we have for you.

We will wait for you!

Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product

Stop At: Catedral de Sal de Zipaquira, Carrera 6 Calle 1 Parque De La Sal, Zipaquira Colombia

Explore the Salt Cathedral of Zipaquirá on this half-day tour from Bogotá. We offer you the transport service to and from your hotel or place of preference. Visit the salt mines and learn about their importance for Colombia, in addition to witnessing the salt collection process. Then, discover the Salt Cathedral carved into the walls of an abandoned mine.

Duration: 2 hours

Stop At: Plaza de la Independecia, Calle 5 # 6, Zipaquira 250252 Colombia

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.

Duration: 10 minutes

Stop At: Estacion de Zipaquira, Km 53, Zipaquira Colombia

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 decades of 20 and 70 in the last century.

Duration: 10 minutes

Stop At: Centro Cultural Casa del Nobel Gabriel Garcia Marquez, Carrera 8 With Calle 7, Zipaquira 250251 Colombia

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.

Duration: 10 minutes

Stop At: Plaza de los Comuneros, Plaza de Los Comuneros, Zipaquira Colombia

fantastic plaza de los comuneros

Duration: 10 minutes



Informacion Adicional
"Wheelchair accessible"
"Stroller accessible"
"Service animals allowed"
"Infant seats available"
"Surfaces are wheelchair accessible"
"Not recommended for travelers with back problems"
"No heart problems or other serious medical conditions"
"Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level"
"Face masks required for travelers in public areas"
"Face masks required for guides in public areas"
"Face masks provided for travelers"
"Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff"
"Social distancing enforced throughout experience"
"Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas"
"Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized"
"Guides required to regularly wash hands"
"Regular temperature checks for staff"
"This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund"
"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"
"This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate"
"Confirmation will be received at time of booking"



Duration: 6 To 7 Hours
Start location: Bogotá, Bogota, Colombia
Traveler pickup is offered
We pick up our travelers where they indicate us, it can be Hotel, Airport, Apartment or others.

Airports

• Eldorado Airport, Bogota Colombia

Cancellations and refunds: For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.

Included

• WiFi on board
• Bottled water
• Travel Medical Insurance
• Salt Mine Tickets
• Audioguides in Different Languages in the Salt Cathedral
• Guide in Spanish (another language has an additional cost +USD 30)
• Entry/Admission - Catedral de Sal de Zipaquira

Not Included

• Other services not included in the tour

Facilities