Top Things to do in Zipaquira
Things to do in Zipaquira, Cundinamarca Department: The Best Tours
Discover the best top things to do in Zipaquira, Colombia including Private Salt Cathedral and Nemocón Salt Mines + In & out Transfer + (8 hours), Private Visit to Zipaquira's Town & Salt Cathedral + In&Out Transfer + (6 hours), Day trip to the Salt Cathedral and the town of Zipaquirá, Bogotá., Skip the Line: Zipaquira Salt Cathedral Admission Ticket, Lake Guatavitá, Zipaquirá Salt Cathedral and Colonial Towns Private Tour, Zipaquirá Private Day Tour including the Salt Cathedral and Colonial Town, Private Transport to Zipaquirá town and Salt mines from Bogotá.
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1. Private Salt Cathedral and Nemocón Salt Mines + In & out Transfer + (8 hours)
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 3 reviews
With this skip-the-line tour, you'll spend a day exploring the incredible Salt Cathedral with a private guide and audio guide*. Then we will ride to Nemocón where you will visit an authentic Salt Mine. We make affordable private tours so that you can actually learn and have fun. *Four parties of 4 or more you will have a Private Certified Salt Mine Guide.
Inclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle, Bottled water, All Fees and Taxes
Exclusions: Lunch
Reviewed By 932emreg
Juan was knowledgeable and program was easy to maneuver with two young kids. I recommend this company to everyone.
2. Private Visit to Zipaquira's Town & Salt Cathedral + In&Out Transfer + (6 hours)
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 1 reviews
With this skip-the-line tour, you'll spend a day exploring the incredible Salt Cathedral with a private guide and audio guide*. Then you will visit the most important plaza of Zipaquirá, "Plaza de los Comuneros". We make affordable private tours so that you can actually learn and have fun.
Inclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle, Private transportation, Bottled water, Snacks, All Fees and Taxes
Exclusions: Lunch, Dinner, Alcoholic Beverages
Reviewed By 932emreg
Juan was knowledgeable and program was easy to maneuver with two young kids. I recommend this company to everyone.
3. Day trip to the Salt Cathedral and the town of Zipaquirá, Bogotá.
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 2 reviews
Knowing the only cathedral in the world built in the middle of a salt mine and discovering the history of the first commercial center of Cundinamarca makes this tour an unparalleled experience, since you can not only know the first wonder of Colombia, but also, the socio-cultural history of the city where it is located in relation to salt and the native natives of these lands (the Muiscas), as well as the Plaza de los Comuneros and the old train station; which today also works as tourist transport.
Inclusions: Private transportation, Tickets for the Salt Cathedral, Custom guide
Exclusions: Lunch, Tickets for the Archeological Museum and the train of La Sabana., Do not include any kind of drinks
Reviewed By Susan012014
Upon arriving in Bogota and wondering what I had got myself into we quickly learned that this opportunity was a gift. The gift was having my eyes and consciousness opened to the wonder of the Colombian Culture and people. Our guide had suggested a few walking and funicular tours we could do with a day walking group tour or solo and we followed his advice closely. First we took the Funicular up to the cathedral atop Monserrate and were dumbfounded by the beauty and vista of Bogota from above. We joined a walking city tour and explored the old city and sampled exotic fruits and standard Colombian fare. Later we walked thru the Art Gallery to view some of Botero's art and then the Bibliotecha (Library) where a Mariposa (butterfly) photo display was on view. What a fantastic day of discovery before joining our nine day guided tour of Colombia.
4. Skip the Line: Zipaquira Salt Cathedral Admission Ticket
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 130 reviews
The Salt Cathedral of Zipaquirá is an underground Roman Catholic Church built within the tunnels of a salt mine 200 meters underground in a mountain near the town of Zipaquirá. It is a very popular destination in the country. The name 'Salt Cathedral' was given mainly to attract tourists. The functioning church receives as many as 3,000 visitors on Sundays. It has no bishop; therefore, it has no official status as a cathedral in Catholicism.
Inclusions: Professional guide
Exclusions: Food and drinks, Gratuities, Hotel pickup and drop-off
Reviewed By R0793
I have been to the Catederal de Sal a few times and I am always amazed at the work put in to make the entire thing. I felt like it was a little expensive for Colombia standards but it is really neat. If you are Colombian or have a cedula the price is a little cheaper than what tourists will pay. I went the first time over 10 years ago and there was not much in the way of entertainment or food options. I can say this has changed quite a bit. There are restaurants outside the mine and gift shops as well as a climbing wall. There is an old steam engine train that can take you from Bogota to Zipa and drop you at the mine but it is slow and takes a long time. I would recommend a cab or get a drive. We got the cheapest tickets since we did not want a guided tour and wanted to go at our own pace. They include little radios that will provide all the information about the mine and the history ect that are included in the admission. The radios can be put in many different languages. The one thing that really changed is the commercial area down in the mine. There used to be nothing down below and not there are bathrooms and also cafes, gift shops, even emerald shops and a spa. Very nice set up and definitely worth the trip up to Zipa for the day. Parking was 8,000 cop for the day as well.
5. Lake Guatavitá, Zipaquirá Salt Cathedral and Colonial Towns Private Tour
Venture 590 ft (180 m) below ground to discover the Zipaquirá Salt Cathedral. Stroll the streets of the wonderfully charming town center of Zipaquirá. Uncover the legend of El Dorado, the Musicas Indians and the colonial town of Guatavitá. You’ll be collected early from your hotel in Bogotá, and drive the 60-90min to the Zipaquirá Salt Mine Cathedral. Here you’ll descend down underground to explore the tunnels and underground passages while an expert guide explains the full history. Make the short trip to the town of Zipaquirá where you will enjoy a walking tour around the center of this beautiful colonial town. Lake Guatavita; known as the birthplace of the El Dorado legend. Here you will trek through the nature reserve for approximately 90 minutes while learning of the history of the local indigenes Musicas Indians. Next onto Guatavitá city, where you’ll marvel at the whitewash colonial buildings and tiled roofs situated next to the beautiful setting of the Tomine Dam.
Inclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle, Private transportation, Bilingual Guide, Entrance Fees, Guatavita Reserve Tour including Lake Guatavita, Photo Stop in Guatavita Town, Zipaquirá Salt Mine Cathedral Tour, Zipaquirá Town
Exclusions: Meals and drinks not mentioned in the plan, Experiences and Transportation not mentioned in the plan, Personal expenses and tips
6. Zipaquirá Private Day Tour including the Salt Cathedral and Colonial Town
On this tour you’ll explore the underground world of the famous Zipaquirá Salt Mine Cathedral, an unbelievable and beautiful labyrinth of tunnels, passages and paces of worship; above ground you’ll discover the charming colonial town of Zipaquirá, and wander the streets of this wonderful old city. You’ll be collected at 8:30am and be taken directly to the salt mine of Zipaquirá, where you will meet your bilingual guide and join in a tour of the Salt Cathedral. This is also where you’ll uncover an ancient salt mine 590 ft (180 m) underground converted into an amazing church that receives as many as 3000 people every Sunday of the year. Once you’ve finished your tour, taken many many photos and come to understand how important this location has been for hundreds of years to the locals of this area you’ll take the short trip to the town of Zipaquirá where you’ll wander around the grand Plaza (main square), Independence Square and one of the oldest churches you can find in Colombia.
Inclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle, Private transportation, Bilingual Guide during your entire tour from pickup to drop-off, Entrance fees
Exclusions: Meals and drinks not mentioned in the plan, Experiences and Transportation not mentioned in the plan, Personal expenses and tips
7. Private Transport to Zipaquirá town and Salt mines from Bogotá
Your driver will drop you off in front of the ticket entrance in order for you to purchase tickets, (own expense). The tickets you purchase for 59.000 pesos amount to roughly 16 Usd for each person and come with a comfortable head set for an audio tour available in different languages including English. The audio tour is easy to maneuver and covers each station with a click of a button, no need for a tour guide. Inside, you will experience the Catedral in all its wonder, with the ability to take your time wandering around, taking all the pictures you want, and visiting several shops inside the mine which sell fine Colombian Esmeralds and other gems and minerals. Next, you will be transported to the Colonial town of Zipaquirá where you will enjoy a savory Colombian dish from one of the many bistros and restaurants, (own expense). The central Plaza or town square will be the last stop. There you can walk around, Last, your driver transports you back to your hotel.
Inclusions: toll road fees, All taxes, private driver , Parking fees , Transportation, fuel surcharges.
Exclusions: Food , Snacks, Souvenirs, Tips for driver
Reviewed By yeimyy29
This tour was such an amazing and memorable tour! Jorge was our tour guide and i 100% recommend him as the tour guide! Hes fluent in both english and spanish. We did the pablo escobar tour and the City of colombia tour with him and we absolutely loved every minute! It was a full day tour for both tours to be completed. He personally knew so many details that it would've been difficult to know had it been a different tour guide. Definitely book this tour and all for Jorge!!
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