Salt Cathedral Zipaquira: Colombia's Architectural Wonder & Bogota City Tour
4.6
32 Ratings
Zipaquira
Experience the awe-inspiring Salt Cathedral of Zipaquira, Colombia's architectural wonder, followed by a captivating Bogota city tour. Discover the country's history, culture, and political situation while exploring iconic landmarks and museums. Don't miss the enchanting El Chorro de Quevedo square. Book now!
Duration:
10 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Catedral de Sal de Zipaquira - The Salt Cathedral of Zipaquirá has been declared the First Wonder of Colombia and is considered one of the most remarkable architectural and artistic constructions in Colombia. There you will find a monumental work born from the faith of the miners of that region, whose tour surprises at every step.
What's Included
- Private transportation
- Hydration, water
- Lunch included
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Bilingual Guide
What's Not Included
- Alcoholic beverages and additional food are not included
- Tips (optional)
Additional Information
Experience one of Colombia’s first architectural marvels: The Salt Cathedral of Zipaquira followed by a visit to Monserrate, situated 3,152 meters above sea level in the Eastern Hills, accessible via foot, cable car, or funicular. Gain insights into the recent history and current political climate of the nation by touring the historic center, enjoying a foot tour of ‘La Candelaria’ and visiting Plaza Simon Bolivar, the Presidential House, the Fernando Botero Museum, or the Gold Museum of Bogota, portraying the fascinating legend of El Dorado. Be taken aback by the oldest square in Bogota: ‘El Chorro de Quevedo’, a vibrant site adorned with murals and graffiti, brimming with mystical creatures that blend in with the Bohemian ambiance, before being escorted back to your hotel or staying place.
- Shoes and comfortable clothes are recommended
Location
Catedral de Sal de Zipaquira
Carrera 6 Calle 1, Parque De La Sal
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.6
(32 Ratings)
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Allison_l
Feb 26, 2024
Great day in Bogota! - Camila was excellent. She gave us the full tour of the city, including this great fruit tasting experience. Very knowledgeable and friendly. We had a great time. Roberto was a great driver.
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Scenic28159669266
Jan 17, 2024
Fabulous Bogota Day-Long Experience - Camilla was a great guide and each site was fabulous. We were especially impressed with her guiding us through the wonderful Botero Museum. She is so knowledgeable and enthusiastic. The trip included a cable car to the top of the impressive Monserrate mountain facility and the magnificent Salt Cathedral and other sites in Bogota. The driver and Camila were kind and so helpful.
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Discover63569396049
Oct 30, 2023
Very good and comprehensive tour. - Very punctual pickup and excellent English-speaking tour guide. Also very flexible to accommodate itinerary changes.
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Regina_s
Oct 4, 2023
Bogota Fantastic Experience - My daughter fell down some stairs night before the tour and sprained her ankle. I was going to leave her in the hotel the day of the tour. But Juliana, our tour guide, told us that Monserrate and the Salt Cathedral had wheelchairs and that she would help us. So my daughter was able to enjoy the day with us. It was not tool easy to wheel my daughter around in a wheelchair but Juliana was there to help us. What a trooper!!! Great service and we are so grateful that my daughter saw these places. We would not been able to do so without Juliana. She even helped us purchase a boot and crutches. So so grateful!! Will never forget you Juliana. The driver, Guilermo, was also fantastic. He would always check on my daughter. These two were so thoughtful. Cannot ask for anything more.
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Janelle_b
Jun 9, 2023
Great way to hit the high points in Bogotá when you don’t have multiple days in the city - Our tour guide was very knowledgeable and helpful. He took great care of us, and the driver did a great job moving us around to see the different sites.
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Jon_r
Jan 28, 2023
Full day tour - This tour included the Salt Cathedral, Mount Monserrate, La Candelaria, Gold Museum, and traditional Colombian lunch. The driver and tour guide, Emilio and Esteban were prompt for pickup and very knowledgeable about the history and tradition of Bogota and Colombia. This tour was the most inclusive of the tours that I found on the website. My wife and I only had one day and this was the most accommodating tour for our limited time. The individual attractions speak for themselves and should most definitely be experienced while in Bogota. If you are lucky, you may get Emilio and Esteban to accompany you. My wife loved that Esteban was more than willing to help with her Spanish as a second language. He is also fluent in English as well.
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Robertlawrence_n
Jan 26, 2023
great tour of bogota and area - the gold museum and place Bolivar were special but the most amazing
part of the day was the salt cathedral many other parts of the day were memorable such as the lunch before the salt cathedral and the market on 7th avenue. the funicular at monseratt was also special with great view of the city All day the guide worked hard to be sure i had a good experience the driver had lots of traffic to deal with and does his job well. this was a lot to see in one day but that was what i was looking. for many people might want to split this into two days.
Thank you Larry
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David_g
Oct 17, 2022
Fabulous Tour - This was a fantastic tour. Very well organized, great displays, wonderful details of the salt mine and the Stations of the Cross. Even has a church for services.
We were able to listen to the tour in Spanish and English.
This was just like a city underground with all the shops.
We would highly recommend this tour!
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Maddy
Feb 3, 2023
Salt Cathedral in Zipaquira - The Salt Cathedral was an incredible experience
We went independently on public transport from Bogota ( 4 buses) and purchased our ticket on the day at the site.The audio guide was informative and easy to operate.We spent at 2 hours exploring the cathedral.Afterwards we spent time in the pretty traditional town of Zipaquira where there are lots of places to eat and drink.
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Stanley_s
Apr 17, 2023
Needs improvement - The tour guide was pleasant but difficult to understand. We understood half of what she said which wasn’t much. The driver was excellent.
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