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Zipaquira Salt Cathedral: Colombia's Hidden Gem
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Zipaquira
Discover the awe-inspiring Salt Cathedral of Zipaquira on a private tour. Explore the underground church, learn about its history, and experience the devotion of the miners. Round-trip transportation and a private guide included.
Discover the awe-inspiring Salt Cathedral of Zipaquira on a private tour. Explore the underground church, learn about its history, and experience the devotion of the miners. Round-trip transportation and a private guide included.
Duration:
6 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Zipaquira - The Private Tour to the Salt Cathedral of Zipaquira begins with a comfortable and secure pick-up from your Bogota Hotel or Airbnb. Enjoy a scenic 50 km journey to Zipaquira in a Premium Vehicle with a professional Driver-Guide.
- Salt Cathedral - Upon reaching the Salt Cathedral, you will be taken directly to the entrance to start…
- Zipaquira - The Private Tour to the Salt Cathedral of Zipaquira begins with a comfortable and secure pick-up from your Bogota Hotel or Airbnb. Enjoy a scenic 50 km journey to Zipaquira in a Premium Vehicle with a professional Driver-Guide.
- Salt Cathedral - Upon reaching the Salt Cathedral, you will be taken directly to the entrance to start your tour without waiting in line for tickets. A Professional worker of the mine will expertly guide your visit, offering unique insights into the history and significance of this extraordinary underground Cathedral.
- Plaza de los Comuneros - Following your visit to the Salt Cathedral, enjoy a leisurely walk through the charming streets of Zipaquira Town. This delightful colonial town is rich in history and features stunning Spanish-style architecture that will transport you back in time. Delight in the local cuisine, explore artisanal shops, and absorb the unique atmosphere of this unforgettable destination.
- Café Central Cipaquirá - Experience the finest coffee at Café Central, a delightful coffee shop in Zipaquirá. Enjoy a delicious tasting and savor the rich, bold flavors of Colombian coffee. Join us for an unforgettable experience!
- Andrés Carne de Res - For an authentic Colombian dining experience, consider visiting the renowned Andres Carne de Res restaurant (optional). Enjoy traditional dishes and immerse yourself in the vibrant atmosphere of this iconic establishment before being driven back to your Bogota Hotel or Airbnb.
What's Included
- Pickup and drop-off at your Hotel or Airbnb
- Private transportation in premium vehicle
- Private guide
- Entry tickets
- Coffee tasting
- Pickup and drop-off at your Hotel or Airbnb
- Private transportation in premium vehicle
- Private guide
- Entry tickets
- Coffee tasting
What's Not Included
- Meals
- Gratuities
- Meals
- Gratuities
Additional Information
Discover the first marvel of Colombia with our Private Tour to the Zipaquira Salt Cathedral from Bogota. A place where history, engineering, and spirituality come together in a unique and unforgettable experience!
Embark on a scenic drive through the Andes Mountains to this architectural marvel, located 180 meters underground in a former salt mine. Here,…
Discover the first marvel of Colombia with our Private Tour to the Zipaquira Salt Cathedral from Bogota. A place where history, engineering, and spirituality come together in a unique and unforgettable experience!
Embark on a scenic drive through the Andes Mountains to this architectural marvel, located 180 meters underground in a former salt mine. Here, you’ll witness the breathtaking beauty of the Cathedral’s carved salt walls, illuminated by colorful lights, and learn about the fascinating history and significance of this religious site.
Our Tour includes round-trip transportation from your Hotel or Airbnb, tickets, a visit to the charming town of Zipaquira, a delightful Coffee Tasting experience, and a Local Expert Guide to ensure an up-close and personal journey.
Book your Private Tour today and experience the magic of the Zipaquira Salt Cathedral!
Location
Zipaquira
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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(27 Ratings)
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Irma
Mar 25, 2025
Take a tour and feel like you are with your good friend. - Our tour with Luis was the best! He made us feel like family that was visiting his hometown. Luis passion for all things Colombia shines through. At the cathedral he handed us to Andres who was an expert on the cathedral and the surrounding area. You could spend hours upon hours here. So much to see and enjoy. We appreciated the personal tour learning about the sculptors and the meaning and significance of the cross and how it changed in each station. Stop and enjoy a cup of coffee too.
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Trekkingchick1
Mar 1, 2025
Terrific Tour - I highly recommend Bogota Driver Guide Service with Luis Felipe. His knowledge, experience and love for Colombia was fantastic. He was terrific discussing history with us and putting together pieces from other tours. We love to ask questions. His car and driving were superb especially given the traffic in Bogota.
My friend and I had some "challenges" completely of our own making and he helped us solve them with a smile and total understanding.
The guide he planned for us at the Salt Cathedral was perfect. The Salt Cathedral is really amazing and so unique. A must if you are in Bogota.
Luis Felipe arranged for us to go to dinner at Andres Carnes on the way back to Bogota. What a fun place. The food and drinks were good too.
Overall, it was a terrific day and really appreciated Luis Felipe taking care of us.
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Ryanec4665bx
Jun 24, 2024
Fantastic experience - Our guide was super knowledgeable and friendly. Well worth the money for the experience! Having hotel pick up and drop off service was a nice perk.
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Jonnyg223
Oct 29, 2023
Amazing tour Luis and Alejandro - We had an excellent tour of the salt cathedral and Zipaquirda town with Luis and Alejandro. Luis is extremely knowledgeable and provides very helpful information. Both Luis and Alejandro went above and beyond in their service and I highly recommend this company for anyone looking for tours in or near Bogota. Additionally, they were extremely accommodating to any changes or special requests.
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Vagabondo1974
Aug 20, 2023
Trust Luis - We organized this tour with Luis, personalizing it, he accompanied us to see splendid places and explained a lot about Colombia and its people. Luis is an excellent guide and a serious and conscientious driver, he drives well and carefully. Lots of patience in explaining things. Speaks excellent English, super recommended 🔝👍🏽👏🏻
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Incessanttraveller
Feb 24, 2023
A must see! - Maria Paula was a very informative and enthusiastic
guide. She led a fascinating trip to Salt Cathedral. Plus her English was excellent!
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Sandra
Dec 1, 2019
Great tour guide with amazing food recommendations - We booked a tour with Bogota Driver Tour Service and had an amazing time. Luis did a great job of adjusting time for my 82 year old mother, who could not walk as quickly or navigate the Salt Cathedral. Luis also talked about Colombian culture and food. His restaurant recommendations were great with both traditional Colombian foods and a a fusion of South American foods.
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Carolinamca
Nov 21, 2019
Amazing tour and guide!! - What an incredible experience! The tour was absolutely incredible from the moment Luis Felipe picked us up at the hotel. He is an amazing guide, gave us a very interesting history of Colombia, Bogotá and of the place we were going to visit. He is a very nice and knowledgeable guy. The tour at the salt mine is amazing!!!! What a beautiful site! Words and pictures can’t really describe how impressive the place is. I would have loved to be able to spend a few more days in Bogotá and to do more tours with Luis Felipe, but he will for sure be our tour guide on our next trip. We loved him!!
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Trinitraveler50
Nov 3, 2019
Great Experience - In planning our girls trip to Colombia, we decided to do two tours with Bogota Driver Guide, this included the Salt Cathedral at Zipaquira and a full day city tour. We were not disappointed. From my initial interaction with Luis via email I was immediately put at ease as he was quick to respond and answered all my questions.
Luis was on time to pick us up on our tours. He has a wealth of information and a genuine love for his country. We thoroughly enjoyed our two tours with him as he was very easy going and willingly adjusted to suit our needs. His recommendations on places to eat were spot on. At the Salt Cathedral he ensured we had an English speaking guide who assisted us in better understanding the history of the site.
We have no hesitation in recommending Bogota Driver Guide. This small family run business ticks all the right boxes. Thanks Luis for the wonderful memories. Hope the driving is going great.
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Denisemturner
Oct 19, 2019
A must see if Traveling to Bogota! - We traveled in family, our group was 4 people, including our two kids. For our first time in Columbia we decided play everything safe, so we made this particular tour with a guide. The tour was fantastic and our guide, Johan was very patient and a wealth of knowledge. We had plenty of time to walk the tunnels inside the mine. After we went to the Zipaquira town. We had such a great experience! My 9 years old son said that day was the best part of the trip. We are so grateful to Johan, he was a such a nice guide.
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