Shared Group Tour to Zipaquirá's Salt Cathedral with Pick up
Descripción
Encounter the magnificent Zipaquirá Salt Cathedral on this day trip! Embark on a day tour to the enchanting Zipaquirá Salt Cathedral. Explore an extraordinary underground salt complex nestled 180 meters below the earth's surface and immerse yourself in its remarkable architectural feats. Begin your journey at the First Station to witness the profound Stations of the Cross. Move onto the Great Center Dome, a breathtaking subterranean cathedral boasting the largest underground salt cross. Marvel at the fusion of Colombian architecture and miners' devotion as you explore the intricate salt tunnels adorned with carvings and sculptures. Delve into the cultural significance of this unique underground sanctuary as you guide tells you all about the history and spiritual essence of the Salt Cathedral. Make the most of your visit with pickup and drop-off from your accommodation. Top it all off with a tour of the center of Zipaquirá with your driver & guide Beyond!
Opciones de la excursión
Itinerario
Enjoy an unforgettable experience that perfectly blends discovery, culture, and leisure in the historic town of Zipaquirá. Throughout the day, you’ll capture incredible memories during photo stops at Zipaquirá’s most iconic spots, explore its charming streets and landmarks on guided visits led by a professional English-speaking guide, and enjoy free time to wander through the colonial center, shop for local crafts, or relax in the main square while soaking in the town’s authentic atmosphere. You’ll experience scenic sightseeing moments around this heritage town, uncover hidden corners during peaceful walks through vibrant Zipaquirá streets, and connect with the local traditions that give the town its unique character. Every stop in Zipaquirá has been thoughtfully designed to offer the perfect balance between exploration, relaxation, and inspiration, making your visit as enriching as it is unforgettable.
Before entering the Salt Cathedral, we’ll visit the Salt Museum. Here, you’ll dive into the fascinating history of salt mining in the region, discover ancient tools once used by miners, and learn about the traditional extraction techniques that shaped this unique cultural and geological heritage. It’s the perfect introduction to understanding how this underground marvel came to life.
Step into the majestic Zipaquirá Salt Cathedral, a true masterpiece of faith and engineering carved deep within an active salt mine. As you walk through its softly illuminated tunnels and monumental chambers, you’ll explore the symbolic Stations of the Cross, each carrying a powerful spiritual meaning, and admire impressive sculptures and altars meticulously carved from solid salt rock. This awe-inspiring underground sanctuary seamlessly blends history, art, and devotion. Recognized as one of Colombia’s must-see landmarks, the Salt Cathedral offers a profound and unforgettable experience that will leave you genuinely speechless.
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Lugares y horarios de recogida
Te recogeremos en tu hotel/ hostal o en cualquier direccion dentro de Bogota.
Valoraciones de viajeros
Información importante
- Se admiten animales de asistencia
- Los bebés deben sentarse en el regazo de un adulto
- Adecuado para todos los niveles de aptitud física
Opiniones(65)
Our guide Sergio was very good with the explanations at Zipaquira, the salt mine; we were given audio guides and could visit at our own pace. The mine with the cathedral shaped inside is truly impressive. Beautiful experience to have when passing through Bogotá.
Had a fantastic time on the tour. The entire trip was incredibly interesting from start to finish. Our tour guide was friendly, welcoming, and highly helpful, ensuring everyone was comfortable throughout the day. The highlight was definitely the underground cathedral. It is absolutely impressive and serves as a unique attraction that everyone in the group could genuinely enjoy. Additionally, the transport was top-notch, as the tour van was completely modern, comfortable, and clean. Highly recommended!
The salt cathedral is an amazing piece of art, there was a mass going on & the song acoustics echo was awesome, do not miss the 4XD museum, lunched in cute little town of Zapiquria, all good except for the traffic
Great day and adventure and Mr Ambasador de Colombia Sergio was great. About half the group spoke english and he did great in explain details etc. Beyond Colombia is lovely!!
Initially the van picked us up at our hotel. We were in a group of 7 people, 5 Brazilians and 2 Australians. The guide Sérgio was very friendly and helpful, speaking in Spanish and English about the sights. Initially we stopped at a souvenir store and then we had a free time in the square of Zipaquirá. Then the guide Sergio picked up and handed us the audioguides. We had about 2 and a half hours for the tour to the Cathedral. We stop at all points indicated in the audio guide. The Cathedral is really beautiful and we were amazed by the beauty of the places. We returned to the meeting point in the trenzinho, which facilitated the movement. Then we were led to a meat restaurant. The place was nice and with live music. We especially liked the accompaniments, but I didn't find the meats tasty. After lunch we returned to Bogotá, facing a great congestion. In short, it was a very profitable and pleasant day.
Must visit the Salt cathedral when you're visiting Bogota. The place is massive and stunning with a lot to see. Zipaquirá is a nice town. Was able to explore it on this tour. As a solo traveller without a car, this tour saved me a lot of money and time. Sebastian was an amazing guide and explained a lot of things about Bogota and surrounding areas whilst we were going to the salt cathedral and back. I was able to ask him a lot of questions which was very helpful for the rest of the trip. The group itself was great and very social. Timings were perfect.
There was good communication with the supplier, they saw me at the hotel on time and everything was fulfilled as booked.
Wonderful tour with guide Milena, who demonstrated a lot of knowledge about the place, was patient and polite, we love it! Driver Juan Camilo very attentive and responsible
The whole experience was amazing. But what made it even more special was our guide Rodrigo. Super attentive, super knowledgeable and always willing and happy to answer all the questions we had. Thank you for the experience!
The guided visit by Pierre was wonderful. He was very kind, polite, friendly and passed us a lot of interesting information. The journey is long (almost 2h departing from Santa Fe/Candelaria). We first went to see the center of the city of Zipaquirá, we drank coffee and ate obleas (at our expense). Then we follow to the Cathedral of Salt, which is a work of art 160 meters below the ground. You will hear the story of the sacred way of Jesus on the way to the cathedral. So, in addition to an architectural/artistic tour is also a religious tour. There are expensive shops and cafes at the end of the journey. To return to the surface you will pick up a train that passes every 20 minutes down there to pick up visitors. The afternoon was very pleasant and very worth knowing Pierre and his stories.
