Guided Tours

From Bogotá: Salt Cathedral of Zipaquirá Guided Tour

Travel from Bogota on a full-day tour to Zipaquirá, the Salt Cathedral, and the Bogotá Savannah with seamless round-trip transfers.

Discover the fascinating history of the shrine built 180 meters below the surface via an audio guide, or even a bilingual guide if you're in a group of more than four.

Head out on a panoramic tour of Zipaquirá's historic center to discover its colonial roots and its key role in being a major producer of salt for centuries.

You'll also get free time for lunch in Zipaquirá, along with time to pick up a souvenir, snap pictures, and explore the area on foot.

You can also upgrade your tour to include entry tickets to the Salt Cathedral, which lets you enter this fascinating structure and see the naves in all their glory.

Entry to the Salt Cathedral of Zipaquirá (as per option selected)

Panoramic tour of Zipaquirá's historic center

Round-trip transfers from Bogota with hotel pick-ups

Multilingual audio guide

Expert English and Spanish-speaking guide (for groups of more than 4)

Free time for lunch

Food & drinks

MODE OF TRANSFERA/C Van
Timeline
Map
Start point
Hotel Pick-Up in Bogota
1 hr by a/c van
41.9 km
1. Salt Cathedral of Zipaquirá
Tickets not included
1 hr 20 min
Photo stop & Guided tour
Visit the Salt Cathedral of Zipaquirá. If you book the option with entry tickets included, you'll get to enter the cathedral for a guided tour.
57 min by a/c van
41.5 km
2. Zipaquirá
Free Admission
Free time to explore, Photo stop & Sightseeing
3. Stop at a local restaurant
Free Admission
1 hr
Lunch & Photo stop
1 hr 27 min by a/c van
40.6 km
End point
Hotel Pick-Up in Bogota
Your ending point would be same as your start point

You can cancel these tickets up to 10 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.

Experience the wonder of the Salt Cathedral of Zipaquirá with a full day's guided tour from Bogotá.

Getting started

Your journey begins with a convenient pickup from your hotel in Bogota, and you'll be transported in a comfortable AC coach to Zipaquirá.

What to expect

Salt Cathedral of Zipaquirá Guided Tour

A full-day guided tour starting from Bogota and taking you to the heart of Zipaquirá, known for the Salt Cathedral and its fascinating colonial roots.

Salt Cathedral of Zipaquirá: Based on which ticket you choose, your guided tour will include entry to this architectural marvel. Carved entirely out of rock salt 180 meters underground, you'll learn all about its significance and history.

Panoramic tour of Zipaquirá: You'll also get to enjoy a panoramic tour of Zipaquirá along with geting some free time to grab lunch or purchase a souvenir or two.

Round-trip transfers: This guided tour includes seamless round-trip transfers directly from your hotel in Bogota, so you won't have to deal with the hassle of finding your way around.

Audio guide / Local expert: If you're in a group of fewer than four people, you'll get a multilingual audio guide offering crisp and informative commentary about all the attractions on your itinerary. Groups larger than four will get the benefit of an English and Spanish-speaking guide.

What to bring

Make sure to carry a valid ID with the name matching your booking.

Wear comfortable shoes as this experience will involve considerable walking.

What's not allowed

Carrying food and drinks inside the cathedral is strictly prohibited. You will get free time during the day to grab a bite.

Accessibility

This experience is wheelchair accessible, with the cathedral itself featuring ramps for easy access.

Additional information

If you're in a group of more than four people, your guide will speak in both English and Spanish.

This experience will involve above 1.5km of walking.

Your voucher will be emailed to you shortly.

Display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the starting point.

Please check your final voucher for the starting point details & specific instructions.

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