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15 Best Salt Cathedral & Guatavita Tours

The Zipaquira day trips: a full cathedral carved 180 meters down inside a working salt mine, with Lake Guatavita’s El Dorado legend added on the combination runs. The gold myth started at that lake; the Spanish never did drain it.

1.Zipaquirá: Salt Cathedral Group Tour with Pickup

Discover Colombia's stunning underground Salt Cathedral in Zipaquirá with this guided tour, including pickup, local insights, and free time in the charming town.

Most Popular★ 4.8

“An amazing experience at the Salt Cathedral! Our guide Sergio was extremely friendly, attentive to all the guests, and very knowledgeable. He shared a lot of interesting information and made the tour enjoyable and easy to follow. A big compliment as well to our driver…”

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3.Bogota: Zipaquirá Salt Cathedral and Lake Guatavita Day Tour

Discover Colombia’s iconic Salt Cathedral and Lake Guatavita on a full-day tour from Bogotá, blending stunning landscapes, cultural insights, and history.

★ 4.8

“Sebastian was very good natured, communicated in English and Spanish, and answered all questions. He didn't go into the Salt Cathedral; instead we used audio guides. Guatavita Lagoon is a bit of a hike to get to, but definitely the highlight of the trip. Tour…”

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4.Bogota Zipaquira Salt Cathedral Private Tour + Lunch

Discover Colombia’s only underground Salt Cathedral with this private tour from Bogotá, including a scenic drive, cultural stops, and local Colombian lunch.

★ 5.0

“Our tour guide was Jhovanny Olaya. Our tour was in English. He was on time. Very informative and explained everything well. He helped us navigate the salt cathedral with ease despite the large crowds. Our lunch was amazing as well. Overall a fantastic experience. Would…”

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5.Guatavita and Salt Cathedral – Group tour and daily departure

Discover Colombia’s highlights on this full-day tour from Bogotá, visiting Guatavita Lake and the Salt Cathedral with expert guides, stunning sights, and good value.

★ 4.5

“This was such an amazing day. Both the lagoon and the salt cathedral are world class sites. Our guide was absolutely fantastic! Taught us so much about the history and spirituality of the lagoon and was just generally great to chat to through the day.…”

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6.Route of the 7 Treasures of El Dorado – Guatavita and Zipaquirá

Discover Colombia’s treasures on this full-day tour visiting Guatavita Lagoon and Zipaquirá’s Salt Cathedral, with expert guides and stunning scenery.

★ 4.5

“Our guide Mauricio was excellent. He is very knowledgeable and spent lot of time explaining the history of the places. He made sure everyone was comfortable all through the trip. He was fluent in English and Spanish. Both the sites were very good and I…”

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7.Bogota: Small Group Tour Zipaquira Salt Cathedral with Pickup

Discover the unique underground Salt Cathedral in Zipaquirá on a small group tour from Bogotá, including hotel pickup, expert guides, and authentic local experiences.

★ 5.0

“This was a very nice half day trip. The guide was great spoke multiple languages and was very friendly. My only recommendation is to not go to lunch at the “recommended “ place. I have a feeling the recommendation is based off of a kick…”

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8.Bogota: Salt Cathedral of Zipaquira Private daily Trip

Discover Bogotá’s unique underground Salt Cathedral in Zipaquirá on a private guided tour. Explore salt tunnels, admire salt sculptures, and enjoy local cuisine for a memorable day trip.

★ 4.8

“My driver Jose was lovely... Sent me WhatsApp message before his arrival with an expected pick up time and what vehicle to look out for. On our way he told me about different areas we passed thro and on our way back. I enjoyed my…”

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9.Zipaquirá Transportation and Entry

Discover the stunning Salt Cathedral and salt mines of Zipaquirá on a small-group day trip from Bogotá, including transportation, entry, and a personalized experience.

★ 4.5

“This tour offered everything that was expected. They were on-time, transparent, and got us where we needed to go. The Salt Cathedral itself was as expected. It was cool to see. We did find it odd that it was like walking into a completely different…”

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11.Salt Cathedral Zipaquira – Group tour and daily departure

Discover the impressive Salt Cathedral Zipaquira on this small-group tour from Bogotá. Fast-track entry, expert guides, and free time in the charming town.

★ 4.5

“Even though we were only three people on that day and all 3 of us came earlier to the pick-up spot , the tour started only on time mentioned in the website .This shows the Tour Company's professional approch .The young tour guide Esteban was…”

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12.Gastronomic Zipaquira and salt cathedral (group tour)

Discover the Salt Cathedral and Zipaquira on a guided group tour from Bogotá, combining history, authentic cuisine, and intimate exploration at $55.

★ 4.5

“I understand the tour operators have to make money by establishing relationships, but please pick a restaurant that is half decent in quality and value. Would have to give it 3 starts not because of the trip there and back but because of where we…”

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13.Visit to Salt Cathedral of Zipaquirá Private Tour. (5 Hrs.)

Explore the stunning Salt Cathedral of Zipaquirá on a private 5-hour tour from Bogotá, including salt mines, indigenous villages, and expert guides.

★ 5.0

“Easily the most fascinating tour I've taken in a long time. My English speaking guide was very knowledgeable and gave me tons of information bout the salt mines and the building of the cathedral. I would highly recommend this tour. If it's run by Hansa…”

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15.New & Cheapest ZIPAQUIRA & GUATAVITA LAKE Visit 5 Sites/PICKUP

Discover Colombia’s highlights with this affordable full-day tour visiting Guatavita Lake, Salt Cathedral, and scenic landscapes, guided in Spanish and English.

★ 5.0

“Picked up in a very nice Mercedes sprinter van, Camillo and the driver were great hosts, best in bogota! I recommend this tour to anyone looking to explore Colombia and have a nice fun time.”

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More Salt Cathedral & Guatavita Tours

5.0Zipaquira Salt Cathedral and Guatavita Lagoon from Bogota (Private Tour)10 hours (approx.)$180.00 5.0Shared Tour Zipaquirá Salt Cathedral and Guatavita Lagoon12 hours (approx.)$74.00 5.0Salt Cathedral of Zipaquirá & Lake Guatavita: Private or Shared10 hours (approx.)$139.00 5.0Private Salt Cathedral of Zipaquira Tour from Bogota with Lunch7 hours (approx.)$135.00 4.9Zipaquira Small Group Salt Cathedral and Town With Pickup8 hours$45 5.0Salt Cathedral and Guatavita Lake; Visiting the Towns with breackfast and lunch.7 to 8 hours (approx.)$52.00 5.0Salt Cathedral of Zipaquirá Tours: Multiple Options Available7 to 8 hours (approx.)$52.00 5.0Zipaquirá Salt Cathedral Private Tour + Walking Tour6 to 7 hours (approx.)$185.00 5.0Private Zipaquirá Salt Cathedral Tour from Bogotá5 hours (approx.)$201.00 4.8Bogotá: Salt Cathedral Private Tour with Entry Ticket Basic$159 5.0Bogotá´s Best Private Day Trip: Salt Cathedral & Guatavita Lagoon10 hours (approx.)$264.06 4.5Tour of Zipaquirá: Visit the Salt Cathedral and the main squares6 hours (approx.)$139.00 4.9FROM BOGOTA: Salt Cathedral and Andrés Carne de Res Tour (Chía)8 hours$117 4.5Shared Group Tour to Zipaquirá’s Salt Cathedral with Pick up9 hours (approx.)$49.00 5.0Village and Lake Guatavita Private Tour with Optional Lunch7 hours (approx.)$94.00 4.5Private Zipaquira Salt Cathedral and Guatavita Lagoon Tour from Bogota10 hours (approx.)$368.00 5.0Private Tour Cathedral Sal Zipaquira and Laguna Guatavita10 hours (approx.)$89.87 5.0Guatavita Lake – Salt Cathedral10 to 11 hours (approx.)$122.00 4.5Salt Cathedral & Bogotá City Tour: Two Top Experiences in One Day10 hours (approx.)$199.00 4.8BOGOTA: From the Clouds to the Earth, Tour to Monserrate and the Salt Cathedral8 hours$117 4.5MINA CATEDRAL DE SAL ZIPAQUIRA Tour Privado6 hours 30 minutes (approx.)$80.00 5.0Visit to Zipaquirá & Guatavita Private Tour from Bogotá (9 Hrs.)9 to 10 hours (approx.)$349.00 4.5Guatavita Lake & Salt Cathedral Tour.8 to 9 hours (approx.)$155.00 4.5Wonderful tour of Villa de Leyva, and Zipaquira Salt Cathedral.13 hours (approx.)$280.00

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