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15 Best Salt Cathedral & Guatavita Tours

This list compares day trips to the Salt Cathedral of Zipaquirá, a working church carved 180 meters down into a salt mine. Most tours pair it with Lake Guatavita, the crater lake behind the El Dorado legend. Count on a full day out; the two sites sit north of the city about an hour apart.

1.Zipaquirá: Salt Cathedral Group Tour With Pickup

Get ready to delve into the mesmerizing depths of Zipaquirá's Salt Cathedral on a group tour—discover the hidden wonders that await underground!

Most Popular★ 4.8

“The company communicated promptly about the pickup details. On the morning of, I was picked up on time. I was pleasantly surprised by the quality of the tour vehicle, which was new and comfortable. The group is also appropriately sized. Our tour guide Sebastian was…”

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3.Bogota Zipaquira Salt Cathedral Private Tour Lunch

Discover the captivating charm of the Bogota Zipaquira Salt Cathedral Private Tour Lunch, where history and gastronomy converge in an unforgettable experience...

★ 5.0

“I have traveled to many countries and have seen many unique sites, but this by far supersedes all that I have seen! So cool! It’s a must!!! Also, book a private tour!”

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4.Guatavita and Salt Cathedral – Group Tour and Daily Departure

Lose yourself in the enchanting legends and mesmerizing beauty of Guatavita and Salt Cathedral on this captivating group tour and daily departure.

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

Lose yourself in the depths of Colombia's cultural heritage as you embark on a private tour of the Salt Cathedral of Zipaquirá, a journey that promises to leave you breathless.

★ 5.0

“La catedral de sal is beautiful and a must when visiting Bogota. Our guide was amazing taking us through all the via crusis stations explaining the symbolism. We also enjoyed the visit to Zipaquira the Cathedral in the town center is stunning. Five Stars!!”

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8.Zipaquira Salt Cathedral and Guatavita Lagoon From Bogota (Private Tour)

Lose yourself in the mesmerizing depths of the Zipaquira Salt Cathedral and be enchanted by the vibrant beauty of Guatavita Lagoon, on this private tour from Bogota.

★ 5.0

“Loved both the Guatavita Lagoon and the Zipaquira Salt Cathedral. It was interesting to learn about the history of the Guatavita Lagoon area and about Muisca culture and mythology. The three naves of the Salt Cathedral were a sight to behold. Our guide, Alejandra, did…”

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9.Full Day Tour to Salt Cathedral and Guatavita Lagoon

Adventure into the depths of history and mystery at the Salt Cathedral and Guatavita Lagoon, where ancient wonders and sacred waters beckon curious souls to unravel their enigmatic tales...

★ 5.0

“First our tour guide Sergio was super friendly and energetic, he made you feel like you’ve been friends for years. Secondly we really enjoyed the Lake Guatavita experience. The beauty of the nature there was amazing. It was quite a walk but he made sure…”

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10.Private Salt Cathedral of Zipaquira Tour From Bogota With Lunch

Step into Colombia's underground wonder with a private Salt Cathedral of Zipaquira tour from Bogota, where history, culture, and culinary surprises await - curious for more?

★ 5.0

“Overall a excellent experience, the salt cathedral is worth a visit for sure, lunch was very good, my driver was excellent with the tour organise making small mistake of address I was picked up 40min after tour start time however this didn't impact a great…”

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11.Salt Cathedral of Zipaquirá & Lake Guatavita Private Tour

Delve into the enchanting world of the Salt Cathedral of Zipaquirá & Lake Guatavita Private Tour, where hidden wonders await at every turn.

★ 5.0

“Wonderful places and excellent guide! She provided us everything we needed with unique kindness and competence. She also entertained us with pleasant conversations about Colombian history, culture and current way of life.”

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12.Salt Cathedral and Guatavita Lake; Visiting the Towns With Breackfast and Lunch.

Delve into the enchanting Salt Cathedral and Guatavita Lake with a unique breakfast and lunch experience - a journey filled with surprises and hidden treasures.

★ 5.0

“Muy buena caminata para ver desde el mirador el lago de Guatavita, además de muy interesante como aprovecharon la mina de sal para hacer la cátedra de sal”

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13.Zipaquirá Salt Cathedral Private Tour Walking Tour

Tread into the mysterious world of the Zipaquirá Salt Cathedral on a private walking tour that leads to an unexpected discovery.

★ 5.0

“My tour to Zipaquira was absolutely amazing. I went with a friend and Jorge (our driver) was the best! He had vast knowledge of the city, was patient and gave us an unforgettable experience. I sincerely recommend this tour to anyone.”

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14.Zipaquirá Salt Cathedral Half-Day Guided Tour From Bogotá

Perplexed by the idea of a cathedral carved from salt? Join us on a half-day guided tour from Bogotá to uncover the truth about Zipaquirá's underground wonder.

★ 5.0

“It’s ok, didn’t do it for me, some people love it clearly but i thought it was underwhelming. It’s well presented etc but it’s a big hole in the mountain that has individual chapels and nice lighting in places but i would have found a…”

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15.Tour of Zipaquirá: Visit the Salt Cathedral and the Main Squares

Trek into the depths of Zipaquirá's Salt Cathedral and unravel the mysteries of its main squares, where history and wonder collide.

★ 4.5

“We spent 10 days in various parts of Colombia and the salt cathedral tour was one of our favorite tours. Our guide was incredible and the cathedral was mind blowing. Do not miss it!”

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4.5Zipaquirá Salt Cathedral Group Tour With Door-To-Door 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 Salt Cathedral and Guatavita Lagoon With Lunch10 hours (approx.)$89.87 5.0Guatavita Lake – Salt Cathedral10 to 11 hours (approx.)$122.00 4.5Salt Cathedral in Zipaquira The First Wonder of Colombia and City Tour in Bogota10 hours (approx.)$199.00 4.5SALT CATHEDRAL ZIPAQUIRA Private Tour6 hours 30 minutes (approx.)$80.00 4.5Guatavita Lake & Salt Cathedral Tour.8 to 9 hours (approx.)$155.00 5.0Bogota to Salt Cathedral of Zipaquira Private Full-Day Tour (Feb )9 to 10 hours (approx.)$349.00 4.5Wonderful Tour of Villa De Leyva, and Zipaquira Salt Cathedral.13 hours (approx.)$280.00 5.0Salt Cathedral of Zipaquira Private Tour With Optional Lunch$99 5.0Salt Cathedral Zipaquira • Private Car 6H • Tickets Guide Coffee5 to 6 hours (approx.)$44.00 4.9Bogota: Zipaquira, Salt Cathedral & Lake Guatavitá Tour8 - 10 hours$157 4.5Zipaquirá Salt Cathedral: an Architectural Wonder.4 to 5 hours (approx.)$193.00 5.0Bogotá: Zipaquirá Salt Cathedral270 minutes - 5 hours$117 4.8Bogotá: Salt Cathedral & Lake Guatavitá Tour With Lunch10 hours$180 5.0Salt Cathedral Zipaquira • Premium Private Transfer5 to 6 hours (approx.)$29.00 4.5Zipaquira and Salt Cathedral5 hours (approx.)$150.00 5.0Guatavita Lake – the Legend of “El Dorado”7 to 9 hours (approx.)$85.00 4.6From Bogotá: Nemocón Mine and Zipaquirá Salt Cathedral Tour$188 5.0Salt Cathedral—First Wonder in Colombia— Zipaquira Town$99 4.9From Bogota: Guatavita Lake & Zipaquira Salt Cathedral Tour11 hours$1,157 4.5Guatavita Lagoon Private Excursion – El Dorado Legend7 to 8 hours (approx.)$137.75 4.9From Bogota: Zipaquirá Salt Cathedral & Villa De Leyva Tour13 hours$280