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Plaza de Bolivar
The first wonder of Colombia Salt Cathedral in Zipaquira and City Tour in Bogota
Nacimiento en catedral de sal
Minero en Zipaquira
Plaza de Bolivar

Salt Cathedral in Zipaquira The First Wonder of Colombia and City Tour in Bogota

By transfers & tours Colombia
4.5 out of 5
Free cancellation available
Price is NZ$487 per adult* *Get a lower price by selecting multiple adult tickets
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Features
  • Free cancellation available
  • 10h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Selective hotel pickup
  • Multiple languages
Overview

Enjoy the first architectural wonder of Colombia: The Salt Cathedral of Zipaquira, then discover Monserrate Located at 3,152 metres above sea level in the Eastern Hills, it can be reached on foot, by cable car, or funicular. Learn about the recent history and the real political situation of the country by visiting the historic centre and enjoying a walking tour of “La Candelaria” and visit the Plaza Simon Bolivar, the Presidential House, the Fernando Botero Museum, or the Gold Museum of Bogota which has a beautiful display of the important legend of El Dorado. Surprise yourself with the oldest square in Bogota: “El Chorro de Quevedo” where you will find a colourful place with murals and graffiti, full of magic and extraordinary beings that coexist with the bohemian atmosphere, finally we take you to your hotel or place of accommodation.

Activity location

  • Catedral de Sal de Zipaquira
    • Carrera 6 Calle 1, Parque De La Sal
    • Zipaquira, Colombia, Colombia

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Catedral de Sal de Zipaquira
    • Carrera 6 Calle 1, Parque De La Sal
    • Zipaquira, Colombia, Colombia

Check availability

All-inclusive private tour
  • Activity duration is 10 hours10h10h
  • English

Duration: 10 hours
Pickup included

Starting time: 8:00 am
Price details
NZ$486.60 x 1 AdultNZ$486.60
Total
Price is NZ$486.60
Until Tue, 28 May

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's includedPrivate transport
  • What's includedWhat's includedhydration, water
  • What's includedWhat's includedLunch
  • What's includedWhat's includedAir-conditioned vehicle
  • What's includedWhat's includedBilingual Guide
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedAlcoholic drinks and additional food are not included
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedTips (optional)

Know before you book

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Specialised infant seats are available
  • Not recommended for travellers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Shoes and comfortable clothes are recommended

Activity itinerary

Catedral de Sal de Zipaquira
  • 2h
  • Admission ticket included
The Salt Cathedral of Zipaquirá has been declared the First Wonder of Colombia and is considered one of the most remarkable architectural and artistic constructions in Colombia. There you will find a monumental work born from the faith of the miners of that region, whose tour surprises at every step.
Mount Monserrate
  • 1h 30m
  • Admission ticket included
Discover Monserrate, Located at 3,152 metres high in the Cerros Orientales, Monserrate is the most visited sacred place in Bogotá, in charge of guarding the city. It can be reached on foot, by cable car or funicular. Its Sanctuary of the Fallen Lord, of great religious value, is visited by thousands of Catholic pilgrims.
Plaza Del Chorro Del Quevedo
  • 20m
Let yourself be enveloped in the bohemian atmosphere of the Plaza del Chorro de Quevedo is one of the most important icons of the history of Bogota. It is the meeting place between the pre-Hispanic past and the founding myth of the city. El Chorro, as it is usually called, is one of the public spaces of greatest cultural and touristic interest in the Candelario area in city centre Bogota.
Plaza de Bolivar de Bogota
  • 40m
Enjoy the tour in the Plaza de Bolivar has been the centre of the country's history. It was a public market and a bullfighting circus, among other things, and a wide variety of cultural and social events are still held there. This public space, which at Christmas time is decorated with thousands of coloured lights, is framed by buildings such as the Liévano Palace, the National Capitol, and the Primada Cathedral.
Museo Botero del Banco de la Republica
  • 1h
  • Admission ticket included
Surprise yourself with the Museum of the great master painter and sculptor Fernando Botero, founded in 2000 thanks to a donation from the artist himself to the Banco de la República. It is one of the most important art spaces in the continent and houses pieces by the greatest artists in Western history.
Gold Museum (Museo del Oro)
  • 40m
  • Admission ticket included
Visit the museum has 34 thousand pieces of gold, all of the unparalleled beauty and unique historical value that indigenous cultures such as the Muisca and Tayrona used both in everyday life and in all kinds of sacred rituals. You will find the most wonderful pieces of art in the Gold Museum.

Location

Activity location

  • LOB_ACTIVITIESLOB_ACTIVITIESCatedral de Sal de Zipaquira
    • Carrera 6 Calle 1, Parque De La Sal
    • Zipaquira, Colombia, Colombia

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLECatedral de Sal de Zipaquira
    • Carrera 6 Calle 1, Parque De La Sal
    • Zipaquira, Colombia, Colombia

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