Explore Zipaquirá Salt Cathedral, an incredible structure carved into the walls and ceiling of an abaondoned salt mine, on this half-day, family-friendly tour departing from Bogotá. Descend inside this sprawling underground structure with the help of a guide, gaining insight into the history and construction of salt cathedrals along the way. Your visit also includes round-trip transportation from your hotel in Bogotá and all entrance fees.
Hotel pickup and drop-off included
Perfect for families
Visit Zipaquirá Salt Cathedral on this half-day tour
Learn about the history of the cathedral and mine from your bilingual guide
Inclusions & Exclusions
Inclusions
Hotel pickup and drop-off
English-and-Spanish-speaking guide
Exclusions
Gratuities (optional)
Departure & Return
Departure point
Tour departs from most Bogotá hotels
Departure Time
8am and 2pmPlease note: Later departures are also available, depending on the time of year and current availability. If you're interested in booking this tour for a later time simply contact our local operator once your booking is confirmed and they'll do everything possible to accommodate you.
Return Details
Returns to original departure point
What To Expect
Even if you've seen plenty of cathedrals during your travels, you've never seen one quite like this. This half-day tour of Zipaquirá Salt Cathedral offers an opportunity to tour this fascinating underground structure, carved into subterranean walls of a salt mine near Bogotá.Begin your visit with your choice of pickup from your Bogotá hotel at either 8am or 2pm, continuing north towards the city of Zipaquirá. Arrive at the mine and head underground to the cathedral, located more than 656 feet (200 meters) below the earth's surface.Once inside this impressive structure, listen as your guide provides an overview of the cathedral's construction and history. The original 246 foot (75 meter) salt cathedral first opened in 1954, though it was eventually closed for safety reasons. Not to be dissuaded, the church's creators went to work on an expanded version of the structure, carving out an additional 250,000 tons of rock for the new cathedral you see now, which opened in 1991. Take time to wander the eerie darkened tunnels of the site, along with the church's three main sections, including the Stations of the Cross, its three naves and its dome. Finish your day back above ground, where you'll have some time to explore Zipaquirá before heading back to your Bogotá hotel.
Additional Info
Confirmation will be received at time of booking
This tour includes insurance - please provide your passport number at the time of booking to activate your insurance
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel At least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.