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The 15 Best Salt Cathedral Tours from Bogota

23 tours  ·  from $45 a head

Zipaquira is an hour and a half out of Bogota and the cathedral is 180 metres underground. The 15 below differ on pickup point, whether Guatavita is bolted on, and how long you get below, each priced clearly.

Zipaquirá: Salt Cathedral Group Tour with Pickup - The road north through the Bogotá Savanna
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Zipaquirá: Salt Cathedral Group Tour with Pickup

1.Salt Cathedral Group Tour with Pickup

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 1,606 reviews · 9 hours · from $46Our pick

Travel from Bogotá to Zipaquirá in a comfortable van, then descend 180 meters into Colombia’s remarkable Salt Cathedral. You’ll see salt-carved Stations of the Cross, the huge underground cross, and the Salt Museum, followed by a guided look at Zipaquirá’s historic center. English and Spanish support, hotel pickup, and drop-off are included.

“I had an amazing experience with Sergio and Andres. The day was full of fun and all the accommodations were provided. They went out of way to help in every way possible and the whole your was not rushed. Will return again”

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Bogota: Guatavita and Salt Cathedral Daily Group Tour - Leaving Bogota for the Guatavita highlands
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Bogota: Guatavita and Salt Cathedral Daily Group Tour

2.Guatavita and Salt Cathedral Daily Group Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 615 reviews · from $91

Spend about 12 hours beyond Bogota with a host, visiting Guatavita Lagoon and Zipaquirá’s remarkable Salt Cathedral. Expect a high-altitude walk with 152 stairs, bilingual tour commentary, round-trip transport, and time for lunch at your own expense. Guides such as Esteban, Diego, Sergio, and Camilo have earned especially warm praise.

“This was a very long day, but well worth it. The walk around Guatavita is mostly uphill (& at high altitude), so people should be fit. We stopped later to eat lunch, then visited the salt cathedral. The guide STEVEN was excellent, providing summaries in English & Spanish. He was excellent”

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Bogota: Zipaquirá Salt Cathedral and Lake Guatavita Day Tour - Guatavita Town adds context before the hike
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Bogota: Zipaquirá Salt Cathedral and Lake Guatavita Day Tour

3.Zipaquirá Salt Cathedral and Lake Guatavita Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 551 reviews · 12 hours · from $61

Spend a full day with Beyond Colombia visiting Guatavita Town, the sacred lagoon, Zipaquirá, and its remarkable Salt Cathedral. Expect a long scenic ride, a two-hour uphill walk at the lagoon, bilingual guidance, included entry fees, and free time for Colombian lunch. Guides such as Sebastián, Diego, Sergio, and Camilo are known for lively storytelling.

“Sebastian and Pedro were amazing guides — super attentive to detail and spoke great English. Thanks so much for an awesome day, it was a real pleasure”

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Bogota: Salt Cathedral of Zipaquira Private daily Trip - The road from Bogotá to Zipaquirá
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Bogota: Salt Cathedral of Zipaquira Private daily Trip

4.Salt Cathedral of Zipaquira Private daily Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 262 reviews · 6 hours · from $75

Travel from Bogotá to Zipaquirá with a private English- or Spanish-speaking driver-guide, then explore the underground Salt Cathedral at your own pace with a group tour or audio guide. You’ll also have time for the colonial town, local shopping, and a Colombian meal. Drivers such as Julio, José, Edwin, and Jhon are frequently praised for clear communication and flexible help.

“The salt cathedral is a nice experience, we chose the miner’s experience as well, and it was totally worth it. The activity included only transportation and our driver Edwin was really friendly and shared interesting information about Colombia. Highly recommend.”

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Bogota:Zipaquirá Salt Cathedral & Guatavita Trip with Pickup - Leaving Bogotá for Guatavita town
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Bogota:Zipaquirá Salt Cathedral & Guatavita Trip with Pickup

5.Zipaquirá Salt Cathedral & Guatavita Trip with Pickup

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 183 reviews · 12 hours · from $66

Travel from Bogotá to Guatavita Lagoon and Zipaquirá in about 12 hours. Walk the sacred Muisca site behind the El Dorado legend, visit Guatavita town, then explore the Salt Cathedral 180 meters underground. Pickup, transport, entrance fees, insurance, and guide services are included. Guides such as Sergio, Diego, Sebastian, and Camilo are available depending on the departure.

“Sergio was a fantastic guide and a great, engaging storyteller”

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New & Cheapest ZIPAQUIRA & GUATAVITA LAKE Visit 5 Sites/PICKUP - Guatavita town, white walls and the El Dorado story
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New & Cheapest ZIPAQUIRA & GUATAVITA LAKE Visit 5 Sites/PICKUP

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

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 153 reviews · 11 to 12 hours (approx.) · from $53Top rated

Join a bilingual guide such as Tatiana for a long but rewarding day beyond Bogotá. You’ll walk through whitewashed Guatavita, hike uphill to the Muisca lake, eat at a typical restaurant in Zipaquirá, and explore the underground Salt Cathedral. Hotel pickup, transport, insurance, and guidance are included, but both major entrance fees and lunch cost extra.

“An incredible experience and I highly recommend. All the stops were very interesting and a good combination of experiencing some of the nature and cultural diversity that Colombia has to offer. Our tour guide was very knowledgeable and did a great job throughout the day.”

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Shared Tour Zipaquirá Salt Cathedral and Guatavita Lagoon - Guatavita Lagoon and the El Dorado story
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Shared Tour Zipaquirá Salt Cathedral and Guatavita Lagoon

7.Shared Tour Zipaquirá Salt Cathedral and Guatavita Lagoon

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 139 reviews · 12 hours (approx.) · from $74

Spend about 12 hours visiting sacred Guatavita Lagoon, colonial Zipaquirá, the Salt Museum, and the underground Salt Cathedral. Hotel pickup, transport, entrance tickets, insurance, and an audio guide are included with option 2. Guides such as Sergio and Sebastian are praised for their humor and care, but English service can vary.

“This was a long tour of 12 hours but totally worth it. Sergio was our guide and Sandro was our driver. Sergio was hilarious and brimming with knowledge and he truly made our tour enjoyable. I learnt so much about Colombian history and culture on this tour. The restaurant we stopped at for lunch had some truly amazing food, which helped keep our spirits up for sure.”

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Salt Cathedral of Zipaquirá & Lake Guatavita: Private or Shared - Entering the Salt Cathedral in Zipaquirá
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Salt Cathedral of Zipaquirá & Lake Guatavita: Private or Shared

8.Salt Cathedral of Zipaquirá & Lake Guatavita: Private or Shared

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 88 reviews · 10 hours (approx.) · from $139

Travel from Bogotá to Zipaquirá’s underground Salt Cathedral and Lake Guatavita on a 10-hour private or shared tour. Guides such as Sergio, Diego, Jorge, and Andrés lead the day with history, local advice, and flexible support. Hotel pickup, admission, insurance, and optional lunch are included.

“absolutely fantastic tour of the lake and the salt Cathedral. Our guide Sergio was incredible. His English is impeccable, he is so knowledgeable and fun to be around , He offered great food /snack recommendations throughout the day and made the whole day memorable. highly recommend this tour prior to visiting the gold museum in Bogota.”

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Private Salt Cathedral of Zipaquira Tour from Bogota with Lunch - A religious site, a tourist attraction, or both?
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Private Salt Cathedral of Zipaquira Tour from Bogota with Lunch

9.Private Salt Cathedral of Zipaquira Tour from Bogota with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 88 reviews · 7 hours (approx.) · from $135

Travel from Bogota to Zipaquira in a private vehicle, explore the Salt Cathedral with a bilingual audio guide, walk the colonial center, and eat lunch at Brasas Del Llano. The seven-hour outing includes hotel pickup, drop-off, a driver-guide, cathedral admission, and a typical Colombian meal.

“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 experience, great guide at salt mine and a great lunch”

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From Bogotá: Zipaquira Salt Cathedral Tour with Hotel Pickup - Leaving Bogotá by hotel pickup
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From Bogotá: Zipaquira Salt Cathedral Tour with Hotel Pickup

10.Zipaquira Salt Cathedral Tour with Hotel Pickup

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 80 reviews · 8 hours · from $45Best value

Spend about eight hours traveling from Bogotá to Zipaquirá in a small group of up to nine. Explore the 180-meter-deep Salt Cathedral with an audio guide, then walk through the colonial town and stop for lunch. Drivers such as Cristian and Jhon use Spanish and electronic translation to help English speakers.

“The Salt Cathedral is truly unique! It's considered one of Colombia 's wonders and rightly so. Our driver Cristian was very friendly and never hurried us, waiting patiently as we admired the cathedral using the audio guide. Myself - fluent in Spanish - had the chance to sit in front and had long and interesting conversations with him during the very long journey back (the traffic in Bogotá is terrible). Cristian - with the use of automatic translation - told us many interesting things about Bogotá and its people. With the exception of the heavy traffic everything was perfect!”

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Salt Cathedral of Zipaquirá Tours: Multiple Options Available - Adding Guatavita Lake for a fuller day
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Salt Cathedral of Zipaquirá Tours: Multiple Options Available

11.Salt Cathedral of Zipaquirá Tours: Multiple Options Available

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 74 reviews · 7 to 8 hours (approx.) · from $52

Travel from Bogotá to Zipaquirá to see Colombia’s remarkable underground Salt Cathedral. Depending on the package, you may also visit Guatavita Lake with a live guide, breakfast, and lunch. The base option includes transport, admission, and a multilingual audio guide, while hotel pickup costs extra.

“A must do when visiting Bogota. Make sure to wear comfortable footwear as you will be hiking. The wobbling knees going up to the lagoon was worth it. Ou guide Andrea was very informative & was very attentive. My husband & I really had a wonderful time.”

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Zipaquirá Salt Cathedral Private Tour + Walking Tour - Private transport changes the shape of the day
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Zipaquirá Salt Cathedral Private Tour + Walking Tour

12.Zipaquirá Salt Cathedral Private Tour + Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 66 reviews · 6 to 7 hours (approx.) · from $185

Travel from Bogotá to Zipaquirá in a private vehicle, enter the salt mine with an included ticket and multilingual audioguide, then walk through colonial squares, a former railway station, and sites linked to Gabriel García Márquez. A local bilingual guide may join you, with free time for lunch and a Colombian snack.

“Very beautiful trip, definitely recommend to everyone. Organization was perfect, everything was up to our expectations!”

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Private Zipaquirá Salt Cathedral Tour from Bogotá - Walking into the cathedral more than 200 meters below ground
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Private Zipaquirá Salt Cathedral Tour from Bogotá

13.Private Zipaquirá Salt Cathedral Tour from Bogotá

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 65 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $201

Travel privately from Bogotá to Zipaquirá, then walk more than 200 meters underground through a salt mine cathedral carved with chapels, crosses, three naves, and a dome. A bilingual guide such as Angela, Emilio, or Luis explains the site and Colombian history. You also get time in Zipaquirá’s colonial square before returning to your hotel.

“Again, same Tour Guide. David is excellent! so knowledgeable and so patient. This Salt Cathedral left me breathless and honestly I can say is one of the most beautiful site I have ever seen in my life.”

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Bogotá: Salt Cathedral Private Tour with Entry Ticket Basic - Leaving Bogotá in a private vehicle
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Bogotá: Salt Cathedral Private Tour with Entry Ticket Basic

14.Salt Cathedral Private Tour with Entry Ticket Basic

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 64 reviews · from $159

Travel privately from Bogotá to Zipaquirá, then descend 180 meters into Colombia’s remarkable Salt Cathedral. Your Spanish-speaking driver provides transport, while an audio guide is available in Spanish, English, and Portuguese. You also get time for lunch and a walk through Zipaquirá’s colonial center.

“An incredibly soulful experience that's rather unique. I'm far from religious but exploring this vast underground church and stations of the cross felt deeply timeless and spiritual. Ancient and beautiful, the salt cathedral is remarkable regardless of your religious background. The tour was wonderfully comfortable, with a punctual hotel pickup, relaxing ride and delicious lunch in the nearby interesting town of Zipaquira and three to four hours to explore the salt mine marvel. Our tour guide was so polite and amiable, explaining everything with great detail. Rent the English audio guide with headphones, it's fantastic! I'm so grateful I took this tour for their knowledge and planning of thi...”

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Tour of Zipaquirá: Visit the Salt Cathedral and the main squares - Lunch in Zipaquirá, with choices beyond meat
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Tour of Zipaquirá: Visit the Salt Cathedral and the main squares

15.Tour of Zipaquirá: Visit the Salt Cathedral and the main squares

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 55 reviews · 6 hours (approx.) · from $139

Travel by private vehicle from Bogotá to Zipaquirá, explore the underground Salt Cathedral with an audio guide, enjoy Colombian lunch, then visit Independence Square and the town’s historic church. Guides such as Andrea, Cindy, and Miguel have led past departures, though language and guide assignment can vary.

“The Salt Cathedral was spectacular and Independence Square was definitely worth seeing. Our guide was friendly and knowledgeable but not very talkative, so we had to ask a lot of questions. Overall good experience, but other group tours may be a better value.”

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