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Bogotá is the perfect place to purchase emeralds, but finding high-quality gems can be a challenge for less experienced buyers. Get an insider’s look at emeralds from local mines on a 4-hour private tour of Minas de Colombia, where you can learn to identify the finest stones and explore emerald processing in a gallery setting. This private tour includes pickup and drop-off at your Bogotá hotel.

Your guide will pick you up from your hotel in Bogota for a trip of about 1.5 hours to Zipaquirá. Upon arrival, you will explore the majestic Salt Cathedral, a church built inside an old salt mine 180 meters underground. Tour its Via Crucis stations, dome and main altar, all carved in salt. Then you will have free time to visit the town of Zipaquirá before returning to Bogotá.

Easily combine a trip to the colonial town of Villa de Leyva with a tour of the Salt Cathedral of Zipaquirá on this tour from Bogotá. Travel from your hotel with the comfort and ease of private transportation, and then enjoy informative commentary about each destination from your guide upon arrival. This tour includes all entrance fees and favorite local snacks for extra value.

A great combined tour that offers a perfect experience of Colombian culture, history and cuisine, starting with exploring the underground wonders of the Zipaquirá salt mine! It is an ancient salt mine converted into a dazzling cathedral with a unique play of light and shadow located 180 meters underground that represents one of the most outstanding achievements of Colombian architecture, as well as being truly a faith for miners. You will have a guided tour through the Stations of the Cross (14 in total), which is a representation of the last steps of Jesus, ending in the Great Central Dome (a three-part cavernous underground cathedral) where the largest underground salt cross is located. Then we will go Andrés Carne de Res in Chia, where you can enjoy a variety of delicious Colombian dishes, accompanied by lively music, dancing and a local party!

Immerse yourself in the rich history of Bogota and the impressive Zipaquirá Salt Cathedral in one day. Start with a walking tour of La Candelaria, where you will learn about the city’s foundation and its history in the emblematic Plaza de Bolivar. Afterwards, enjoy a trip to Zipaquirá, a picturesque colonial village, where you will have time to have lunch and explore. The experience culminates in the majestic Salt Cathedral, a symbol of Colombia’s mining resilience, which will take you through a spectacular underground tour. - Hotel pickup and comfortable private transportation - Walking tour of La Candelaria with an expert local guide - Free time to explore Zipaquirá and enjoy lunch - Visit to the impressive Salt Cathedral, a place of worship and art

Discover the best of Bogotá’s tourist attractions, covering its most famous neighborhoods, museums and sights on this 5-hour tour. Explore the cobblestoned streets of the La Candelaria neighborhood, see the city’s historic district and La Catedral Primera (Prime Cathedra), view gold artifacts at the famed Museo de Oro and take a cable car to the famous Mount Monserrate. Your trip also includes a guide, hotel pickup and drop-off as well as entrance fees.

Experience two diverse Colombian attractions in one day on this private tour from Bogotá. First explore the architectural wonders of the Salt Cathedral of Zipaquira, an underground Catholic church built in the tunnels of a salt mine. Then head to the colorful restaurant Andres Carne de Res to savor hearty Colombian cuisine and enjoy the rhythms of the music. Includes hotel pickup and drop-off.

Rather than getting bored in the airport, make the most of your Bogotá layover on this sightseeing tour of the city, modified to fit your flight schedule and accompanied by a private guide. Experience some of the Colombian capital’s top sights, including the historic La Candelaria neighborhood, the Botero Museum, Monserrate Sanctuary, a Colombian shopping mall or lunch at an authentic local restaurant. You choose the places to visit based on your interests and connecting flight times.