Salt Cathedral of Zipaquira: Private Tour of Underground Church with Historical Exploration
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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.
Duration:
6 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Zipaquira - Our Private Tour to the Salt Cathedral of Zipaquira starts with a comfortable and safe pick-up from your Bogota Hotel or Airbnb. We’ll take you on a scenic 50 km drive to Zipaquira in a Premium Vehicle with a professional Driver-Guide.
- Salt Cathedral - Upon arrival at the Salt Cathedral, we’ll take you straight to the entrance to begin your tour with no waiting in line for tickets. Your visit will be expertly guided by a Professional worker of the mine, providing unique insights into the history and significance of this remarkable underground Cathedral.
- Plaza de los Comuneros - After your visit to the Salt Cathedral, we’ll take you on a leisurely stroll through the picturesque streets of Zipaquira Town. This charming colonial town is steeped in history and boasts stunning Spanish-style architecture that will transport you back in time. Enjoy the local cuisine, browse artisanal shops, and soak up the unique atmosphere of this unforgettable destination.
- Café El Industrial - After visiting the Salt Cathedral, stop by El Industrial in Cajica for a cozy and friendly coffee shop experience. It’s a must-visit spot for coffee lovers in the area!
- Andrés Carne de Res - If you’re looking for an authentic Colombian dining experience, we recommend stopping at the renowned Andres Carne de Res restaurant (optional). Indulge in traditional dishes and soak up the vibrant atmosphere of this iconic establishment before we drive you back to your Bogota Hotel or Airbnb.
What's Included
- Coffee tasting
- Tickets
- Pickup and drop-off at your Hotel or Airbnb
- Private transportation in premium vehicle
- Private guide
What's Not Included
- Meals
- Gratuities
Additional Information
The magnificent Salt Cathedral of Zipaquira is a stunning underground church located within the tunnels of an old salt mine. It is a unique and awe-inspiring destination that leaves visitors amazed by its beauty and grandeur.
On this Private Premium Tour, you will have the opportunity to learn about the rich history of the Zipaquira Salt Mine, its engineering, and the development of the salt industry. Additionally, you will discover the Christian devotion of the miners towards the saints who they believed protected them while working underground.
After visiting the Salt Cathedral, we invite you to stop by El Industrial in Cajica for a cozy and friendly coffee shop experience. It’s a must-visit spot for coffee lovers in the area!
Your tour includes round-trip transportation from your hotel or Airbnb in a comfortable and safe vehicle, tickets to the Salt Cathedral, and a private guide who is a mine worker.
Come and experience the wonder of the Salt Cathedral of Zipaquira with us!
Location
Zipaquira
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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(23 Ratings)
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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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Toronto263
May 26, 2019
Salt Cathedral tour + airport transfers - We thoroughly enjoyed our visit to the Salt Cathedral. Luis was punctual, informative + enjoyable to be with. The booking process was via e-mails. It was quick + easy. My husband + I have no hesitation in recommending this service for touring or land transfers. We like the fact that it is a small owner run business. Luis, thank you for introducing us to your beautiful city, it exceeded our expectations!
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Anne
May 26, 2019
A great day. A fascinating tour. - My husband and I thoroughly enjoyed the day we spent with Luis and Alejandro. They picked us up at our hotel on time, provided a clean, comfortable and safe drive, and shared lots of information and perspective. The Salt Cathedral at Zipaquira is worth visiting. We stopped at Andres Carne de Res for a very memorable meal on our way back to Bogota. We would highly recommended Bogota Driver Guide Service to anyone.
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Francinapm
Mar 17, 2019
Excellent private tour! - Cant thank enough the efforts from Luis Felipe and Alejandro to make this happen during our long layover. In one day we were able to see the highlights of Bogota including Salt Cathedral and dinner at Andres Carne de Res!
The word excellent will fall short! Luis Felipe and alejando are very knowledgeable!
Strongly recommend!!
Excelente tour! Muchísimas gracias chicos por sus atenciones! Esperando regresar pronto!
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