Salt Cathedral of Zipaquira and Sabana Full-Day Tour Including Lunch
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Salt Cathedral of Zipaquira and Sabana Full-Day Tour Including Lunch is a 8-hour experience in Bogotá, Colombia, from $112 per person. It scores 54 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Worth a Look”. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing.
- Outty Ranking
- 54 / 100
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- Duration
- 8 hours
- From
- $112 per person
Enjoy an excellent trip to the Sabana of Bogotá in a 8 hours tour, viewing beautiful landscapes and listening to our guide stories about this places and how important has been the salt and the flowers in the development
What you get
- Professional guide
- Lunch
- Hotel pickup and drop-off (selected hotels only), hotels located in north an centre
About this experience
Enjoy an excellent trip to the Sabana of Bogotá in a 8 hours tour, viewing beautiful landscapes and listening to our guide stories about this places and how important has been the salt and the flowers in the development of this part of the country, also taste a delicious typical lunch in a traditional restaurant of the zone, as part of the tour you'll have a guided visit in the Salt Cathedral with an expert guide of this beautiful world wonder which is unique in its type. Also walking in the main squares of some towns of the Sabana and know a lot about the history and the culture of this places.
What's included
Included
- Professional guide
- Lunch
- Hotel pickup and drop-off (selected hotels only), hotels located in north an centre
Not included
- Food and drinks, unless specified
- Gratuities
What you'll see and do
Catedral De Sal
The incredible Sal de Zipaquirá Cathedral, located 48 kilometers north of Bogotá, takes religious architecture to unexpected limits. A wonderful modern construction by Roswell Garavito Pearl in the nineties. It is 180 meters underground, inside a salt mine that has been exploited since 1801. The history of the cathedral begins in 1930, when the miners built an improvised chapel in one of the tunnels in order to pray, but it was closed in 1992 because it was considered unsafe. So in 1995 a new church was inaugurated. For its construction 250,000 tons of salt were extracted, and it was built to accommodate up to 10,000 pilgrims. In the upper level a long tunnel 386 meters long and 13 meters high with 14 stations representing the different stages lived by Jesus until his death.
120 minutes here · Admission included
Plaza de los Comuneros
Representative site of the city of Zipaquirá, was the scene of the communal capitulations (1781), reason why it receives the name of Plaza de Los Comuneros, decorated in its frame by colonial houses with balconies, and republican. The Plaza was paved in 1823, a remodeling and placement of pilera was carried out in 1938. In 2003 the Ministry of Culture signed the authorization for its remodeling for its transformation to Open Plaza.
60 minutes here
Cajica
Cajicá, one of the most important towns in the Gran Sabana. Since the arrival of the Spanish in 1537, it has completely transformed the social organization that existed there, which is why the history of Cajicá is divided into before and after this invasion. In fact, at the time of the conquest "it was a great centre of power with political, military, economic, religious, social and cultural organisation. The meaning of Cajicá comes from the Chibcha language and means "fenced" and "stone wall". The locality took its name from the cacique Cajic, who governed a region where there were seven tribes.
120 minutes here
Where it starts and ends
Hotel pickup
Pickup is included for all travelers.
Before you book
- Cancellation
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- Languages
- es
- Ticket
- Mobile Only
- Runs on
- Every day
- Group size
- Up to 10 travelers per booking
- Operated by
- Gray Line Colombia
Know before you go
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Infant meals not included
- May be operated by a bilingual guide
- A minimum of 02 people per booking is required
- A maximum of 10 people per booking
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Good to know
- Duration
- 8 hours
- Free cancellation
- Up to 24h before
- Minimum age to book
- All ages
- Availability
- Bookable today
- Runs on
- Every day
- Hotel pickup
- Included for all travelers
- Booked in 30 days
- 0
- Verdict
- Worth a Look
Why this scores 54
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Salt Cathedral of Zipaquira and Sabana Full-Day Tour Including Lunch: questions travelers ask
Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for Bogotá.
How much does Salt Cathedral of Zipaquira and Sabana Full-Day Tour Including Lunch cost?
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Prices start at $112 per person. The final price depends on the date, the time slot and the number of travelers, and peak weekends in Bogotá usually price higher than midweek mornings. Live pricing and remaining availability are confirmed on the booking screen before you pay.
How long does Salt Cathedral of Zipaquira and Sabana Full-Day Tour Including Lunch take?
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Plan for about 8 hours from start to finish, not counting travel to the meeting point. Most travelers leave another 30 minutes on either side so the rest of the day in Bogotá is not rushed.
Is Salt Cathedral of Zipaquira and Sabana Full-Day Tour Including Lunch worth it?
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It holds an Outty Ranking of 54 out of 100, which we label "Worth a Look". That score blends traveler sentiment (0/5 across 0 reviews), the depth of that review evidence, recent booking momentum, value for money against comparable last minute in Bogotá, and how flexible the cancellation terms are.
Can I cancel or reschedule Salt Cathedral of Zipaquira and Sabana Full-Day Tour Including Lunch?
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Yes. Cancel free up to 24 hours before the start time for a full refund. Inside that window the booking is non-refundable, and no-shows are not refunded.
Is Salt Cathedral of Zipaquira and Sabana Full-Day Tour Including Lunch suitable for kids and families?
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Yes, all ages are welcome. Families should still weigh the 8-hour running time, and strollers are easier on the earlier, quieter departures.
How far in advance should I book Salt Cathedral of Zipaquira and Sabana Full-Day Tour Including Lunch?
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Around 0 people booked this in the last 30 days, so popular slots go early. Two to three weeks ahead is comfortable in shoulder season, while summer weekends and holidays in Bogotá can sell out a month out. Same-day spots do open up when other travelers cancel, so it is worth checking if you are already in town.
What should I bring or wear?
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Bring photo ID, your booking confirmation on your phone, a refillable water bottle and comfortable shoes. Dress for the weather in Bogotá and add a light layer if any part of the 8-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.
Where does Salt Cathedral of Zipaquira and Sabana Full-Day Tour Including Lunch start and how do I get there?
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The exact meeting point and directions are on your voucher once you book, and they sit in central Bogotá within reach of public transport. Arrive 15 minutes early: late arrivals are treated as no-shows by most operators.
What are the best things to do in Bogotá?
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On Outty we rank every Bogotá experience on the same 0 to 100 scale, and alongside this one the highest scorers right now include Free Graffiti Walking Tour Every Day in Bogota, Shared Tour of the Historic Candelaria in Bogotá, Private City Tour Bogota + Monserrate, Gold, Botero and Candelaria.. The city page groups everything into most popular, highest reviewed, last minute and family-friendly so you can build a day around what actually delivers.
When is the best time to visit Bogotá?
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Booking patterns follow the same curve: prices and queues climb in peak weeks, while shoulder season gives you better availability on the top-ranked experiences and more room to change plans.
How many days do you need in Bogotá?
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Three full days covers the headline sights without sprinting. A workable rhythm is one anchor experience each morning, such as this one, an unhurried afternoon in a single neighborhood, then a food or nightlife booking in the evening. Five days lets you add a day trip outside the city.
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