Salt Cathedral of Zipaquira Day Tour + Optional Lunch

Overview

Uncover a temple of salt which is also a bridge to our roots and history when you visit the renowned Salt Cathedral of Zipaquirá. Join us on this day-trip departure from Bogotá and explore this unique Colombian architectural masterpiece, the only underground Catholic church in existence. Discover its production process and learn about its significant symbolism along with a lesson on Colombian ancestral history, then take time to stroll around the main square of Zipaquirá where you can have lunch (included if chosen).

• Get away from it all for an entire day trip
• Take a guided tour of the salt mine's major chambers
• Explore its religious symbolism as well as learn more about ancient Zipa culture
• Wander around the town of Zipaquira after your meal (included if chosen)

What’s included

• Tour of Gran Colombia with pick-up and drop-off at your hotel
• Admittance to the Salt Cathedral of Zipaquirá
• Optionally, lunch menu of the day available at the restaurant
• Insurance that covers all risks
• Entry/Admission to Catedral de Sal de Zipaquira

What’s Exclude

• Extra purchases
• Breakfast

What To Expect

Visit the incredible Catedral de Sal de Zipaquira, hewn from a huge salt mine! Spend three hours exploring its depths and then spend half an hour at Estacion de Zipaquira to learn about the temple's role as a bridge between our roots and history. Finally, take some time in Zipaquira Town itself to make the most of this adventure. The total duration is twenty minutes.

Additional Information

• Not wheelchair accessible
• If you have a layover in Bogotá please select the airport as a pick-up point for the layover tour.
• Near public transportation
• Infants must sit on laps
• The Tour Guide will contact you the day before in case you have any questions or assist you with any requirements
• Most travelers can participate
• 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
• Gear/equipment sanitized between use
• Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized
• Guides required to regularly wash hands
• Regular temperature checks for staff
• Paid stay-at-home policy for staff with symptoms
• At Gran Colombia Tours we ensure your well-being and safety. Our team of tour guides, drivers, and collaborators are prepared to assist you by complying with all biosecurity protocols. We protect ourselves from COVID-19 with all the measures to welcome you back.
• This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
• Confirmation will be received at time of booking

Voucher Requirements

You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.

Departure Time

07:00 AM

Departure Point

Traveler pickup is offered
We pick-up our clients anywhere within Bogotá city - hotels, hostels, Airbnb, vacation rentals, points of interest, and also at El Dorado International airport.

Airports

• Eldorado Airport, Bogota Colombia

Hotel Pickup

Yes

Return Details

Returns to original departure point