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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

“Everything was very well organised, and the van was clean and comfortable. Queries beforehand were responded to immediately. Our guide, Sergio, spoke perfect English and put people at their ease as soon as they embarked, creating a convivial atmosphere for the whole day. Sergio was…”

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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

“The restaurant was not Columbian at all. The food was just okay. It was also poorly rated on Google maps. Diego was fantastic. he really worked hard to make sure that we learned a lot and had a great time. The driver also made the…”

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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

“Johvanny was a fabulous guide. He was very knowledgeable about the Cathedral, and took us to an amazing local restaurant for lunch before Andres drove us back. Would certainly do again!”

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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

“Un día increíble! Yo vi vistas muy bonitas y aprendió mucho en este viaje ! I was one of the few English speaker on tour, (but have basic Spanish), but Mauricio Made sure everyone understood the information.”

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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

“Sebastian was a great tour guide. The tour overall was very long and had a ton of history. I think visiting the gold museum before was really beneficial for me. But a visit afterwards might also tie everything together. The salt cathedral was really awe…”

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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

“Had a great time at Catedral de Sal! Christian was the best tour guide :-) What a beautiful place ! Would love to go again someday!”

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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

“The activity was fun, informative, and interesting. Our guide, Julio, made the trip extremely pleasant and informing. He was respectful, punctual, kind, informative, and his English was very good. He drive safe which made us feel safe. I'd definitely ask for him to be 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

“The salt cathedral is certainly an amazing place. In contrast to other English reviewers, I found the audio guide very useful and it allowed me to walk at my own pace. The explanations are a bit mysterious for a non Christian. Not sure why we…”

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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

“Our guide Stephen was wonderful and informative, and also brief — so appreciated! The Salt Cathedral is one of the most beautiful experiences I’ve ever had. The tour ran on time and was the perfect length of time. The bus was super clean and comfortable…”

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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

“Juanfe and Will did everything right! Juanfe explains incredibly good in Spanish and English and he gave us always the best data from the place and directions in order to enjoy the Zipaquira tour. The place were we ate was really good (they even serve…”

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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

“We had a wonderful time visiting and learning about the Salt Cathedral! Our guide Lina did a great job explaining the history and building of the cathedral. She guided us through all 14 Stations of the Cross and the other areas underground, giving us time…”

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14.NEW & CHEAPEST Visit 5 Top Sights in Zipaquira & Guatavita PICKUP

Discover Colombia's top sights in one day with this affordable private tour from Bogotá, visiting Salt Cathedral, Guatavita Lagoon, and charming towns.

★ 5.0

“Tatiana was an excellent guide. The trip to guatavita and the lake was very good - worth a visit and would recommend. I was very disappointed with zippaquira salt cathedral - extremely expensive at 125000 cop the equivalent of entry to the Louvre! They just…”

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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

“Tatiana made this tour very interesting . We love everything we saw and experienced away from the city. This tour really compliment our city tour yesterday . We saw , hike, feel and learn more about the lagoon story . I chew coca leaf while…”

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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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