Zipaquirá Salt Cathedral tour from Bogotá: Small group
Walk inside a cathedral carved from salt, then lunch in the town that built it
A guided tour from Bogotá to the Salt Cathedral of Zipaquirá in a small group, with entry, round-trip transport, a live guide in English or Spanish, snacks and lunch included. The tour skips multiple hotel pickups and departs from a single point (Parque 93 or Candelaria), so the full day stays on schedule. Moderate fitness required. Bring your vaccination card and passport details at booking.
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Step-by-step itinerary
Zipaquirá Salt Cathedral and surroundings
- Depart from Parque 93
- Pass by Zipaquirá, optional stop
- Visit Salt Cathedral
- Walk around Zipaquirá gems
- Lunch time
- Colombian break
- Return to Bogotá
- 93 Park 10m
- Zipaquira Salt Cathedral 2h
- Tequendama Falls 40m
What’s included
- Round-trip transport from Bogotá in a modern bus.
- entry to the Salt Cathedral (on ticket-inclusive options).
- a live guide in English or Spanish throughout the day.
- lunch in Zipaquirá.
- snacks during the drive.
- walking time in the cathedral and around Zipaquirá town center.
Times
- Every day 08:00 08:30 09:00
Before you book
Operated by Neva Travels SAS - Bogota Pass
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The experience
The day starts at Parque 93 or Candelaria in Bogotá, depending on which departure time you choose. From there, the group heads north toward Zipaquirá in a modern bus: no stops at other hotels, which means the tour keeps its pace and you get the full eight to nine hours on the road and at the sites instead of waiting in lobbies. The Salt Cathedral itself is the centerpiece: a working church carved 180 meters underground into a salt mine, with a nave, altar and chapels all cut from the rock. You walk through it with the guide, who explains how it was built and what you're standing inside.
After the cathedral, there's time to walk around Zipaquirá's town center and look for local crafts and goods before lunch. The meal is included, as are snacks during the drive back to Bogotá. On the return, the route passes Tequendama Falls, where the group can stop if anyone wants to get out and look. It's not a forced photo op, just an option. The bus gets you back to your starting point by late afternoon.
The tour runs in all weather, so bring layers and waterproof gear if rain is in the forecast. You'll need your vaccination card (digital is fine) and your passport number, expiry and country at the time of booking. Infants can ride in a pram or specialized seat. The cathedral and transport are wheelchair accessible, though the walking inside involves some uneven surfaces. If you have claustrophobia, the underground cathedral may not be the right fit.
Is this one for you?Book this tour if you want to skip the back-and-forth of multiple hotel pickups and spend your time at the cathedral and in town instead of sitting in traffic. The single departure point and fixed schedule mean the full eight to nine hours stays on the ground where it counts.
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Top questions
What languages is the tour guided in?
Live guide in English and Spanish.
Can children come?
Yes. Ticket types: Child (2 to 3 years); Infant (under 2).
What exactly is the Salt Cathedral of Zipaquirá?
The Salt Cathedral of Zipaquirá is a working church built 180 meters underground inside a salt mine, with a full nave, altar and chapels carved directly from the salt rock. It's a functioning place of worship and the main attraction on the tour.
Do I have to visit every hotel in Bogotá before we leave, or do we go straight to Zipaquirá?
The tour picks up from a single point (either Parque 93 or Candelaria, depending on your departure time), and heads straight to Zipaquirá. There are no multiple hotel stops, which keeps the schedule tight and gives you more time at the cathedral and in town.
Is lunch included in the price?
Yes, lunch is included in the tour, along with snacks during the drive. Lunch happens in Zipaquirá after you've walked through the cathedral and explored the town.
What happens at Tequendama Falls on the way back?
The bus passes Tequendama Falls on the return to Bogotá, and you can ask the driver to stop if you want to get out and look at the waterfall. It's optional, not a scheduled stop.
Do I need to bring anything specific to enter the cathedral?
Bring your vaccination card (digital or printed) and have your passport number, expiry date and country ready at the time of booking. Both are required to enter the attractions. Dress for the weather. The cathedral is underground and stays cool year-round.
Can I book without the Salt Cathedral entry ticket?
Yes. Some departure options include the cathedral entry ticket, and others don't. You choose at checkout. If you pick an option without the ticket, you'll still visit Zipaquirá and have lunch, but you won't enter the cathedral itself.
Zipaquirá Salt Cathedral tour from Bogotá: Small group
8h–9h · EN · ES
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