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Salt Cathedral Tours from Bogotá: 15 Ways Underground

45 tours  ·  from $45

Zipaquirá is fifty kilometres north and the cathedral is two hundred metres underground. These 15 compare the group runs against private cars, whether Guatavita lake is bolted on, and what the entry ticket actually covers.

Zipaquirá: Salt Cathedral Group Tour with Pickup - The 80-minute drive across 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 across the Bogotá Savanna to Zipaquirá, then descend 180 meters into an active salt mine. Explore the cathedral with an audio guide, visit the historic town center, and stop for lunch. English and Spanish support, hotel pickup, and drop-off make this a simple full-day outing.

“This was a fun outing! We had a total of about 14 participants staying at hotels in various locations in Bogota. The driver, Carlos, was efficient in picking up all of the participants by van. Our guide, Sebastian, was personable and, considering how long his workday was, maintained a high level of energy throughout in guiding us through various activities, including visiting the town of Zipiquira, taking us to the Salt Cathedral, and then escorting us to lunch before heading back to Bogota. During the trip to Zipiquira, Sebastian shared some interesting facts about Bogota and areas outside of Bogota. One thing to note: I've taken many bilingual tours in…”

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Bogota: Guatavita and Salt Cathedral Daily Group Tour - Starting in Bogota and crossing the savannah
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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 a full day outside Bogota with guides such as Esteban, Diego, Sergio, or Camilo, visiting Guatavita Lagoon and Zipaquirá’s Salt Cathedral. Round-trip transport, entrance fees, and audio guides are included. Expect a high-altitude hike with 152 stairs, a long road day, a lunch stop at your own cost, and changing weather.

“Fabio and Carmelo were excellent guides. I usually don’t enjoy guided tours but this was interesting. Super knowledgeable and helpful guides.”

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Bogota: Zipaquirá Salt Cathedral and Lake Guatavita Day Tour - The morning ride from Bogotá to Guatavita Town
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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

Travel from Bogotá to Guatavita Town, the sacred lagoon linked to El Dorado, then walk ecological trails before visiting Zipaquirá’s remarkable Salt Cathedral. Guides such as Sebastian, Sergio, Diego, and Camilo explain Muisca traditions, salt mining, plants, and Colombian history in English and Spanish. Transport and entrance tickets are included, but lunch is extra.

“The destinations in Zipa and Guatavita are a must see for a Bogota trip. And having an excellent guide like Camillo and a safe driver like Andres makes this event a super memory. I can only recommend this excursion.”

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Bogota: Salt Cathedral of Zipaquira Private daily Trip - Entering the Salt Cathedral of 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 enormous Salt Cathedral with an audio guide or group guide at your own pace. You’ll also have time for the colonial town, local food, and shopping. Drivers such as Julio, José, Edwin, and Jhon are praised for clear communication and safe driving.

“The activity is a must see if you are coming to Bogotá. We went with my 70 year old mother and my 2 year old son and everyone enjoyed themselves on the tour. Our driver Jhon was great and arrived promptly and drove us to the cathedral and then showed us the small town!”

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Bogota:Zipaquirá Salt Cathedral & Guatavita Trip with Pickup - A quick stop in 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

Leave Bogotá for Guatavita Lagoon, the Muisca site behind the El Dorado legend, then explore Zipaquirá’s salt cathedral 180 meters underground. Expect a 12-hour day with hotel pickup, entrance tickets, a driver-guide, audio support, a lunch stop, and walks on uneven or uphill paths. English and Spanish are available.

“The tour exceeded my expectations. Fabian and Camilo were great! The tour delivers more than described and Camilo gave such great information it was fantastic”

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New & Cheapest ZIPAQUIRA & GUATAVITA LAKE Visit 5 Sites/PICKUP - Guatavita town, 45 minutes among white walls
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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

Spend a full day beyond Bogotá with bilingual guidance, hotel pickup, Guatavita’s colonial town and mountain lake, a Colombian lunch stop, the Sabana, and Zipaquirá’s underground Salt Cathedral. Guide Tatiana is often praised for her energy and clear English, but expect a long day, a steep high-altitude walk, shared transport, and entrance fees paid separately.

“The tour guide gave good explanation, however she added more people to our group that weren't in our tour group at (lago Guatavita) so the group got larger and disruptive. Another thing was the transportation vehicle was a Sprinter and the seats in the back are extremely reduced plus the people in front could reclined their seats and made it very uncomfortable (specially for such long trip) back seats are tight and unable to recline. My husband is 6" and slim but had a rough time in the back. This tour needs to consider rotating seats so everyone can have better experience or consider getting larger vehicle. Plus vehicle was…”

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Shared Tour Zipaquirá Salt Cathedral and Guatavita Lagoon - Zipaquirá’s square and a useful lunch break
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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 a full day outside Bogotá visiting sacred Guatavita Lagoon and the underground Salt Cathedral in Zipaquirá. You’ll walk nature trails, explore colonial streets, learn about salt mining, and travel in private shared transport. Guides such as Sergio, Sebastian, and Rodrigo may lead the day. English support is available when offered, while Spanish is always confirmed.

“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 - A look at New Guatavita
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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 remarkable underground Salt Cathedral, then continue to Lake Guatavita and the planned town of Guatavita. A guide leads the visits, explains the El Dorado legend, and helps with the long day on the road. Private and shared options are available, with hotel pickup and drop-off.

“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 - Zipaquirá’s historic center in 30 minutes
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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

Leave Bogotá at 8:30 a.m. for a private, hotel-to-hotel visit to Zipaquirá’s Salt Cathedral. You’ll tour the underground chambers with a bilingual audio guide, see the colonial center, and eat a typical Colombian lunch at Brasas Del Llano. The seven-hour outing suits anyone who wants simple transport and a tightly planned day trip.

“This experience was a disappointment. We were expecting a much quieter, more sacred cathedral experience. Instead it was more like a Disney land attraction.”

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From Bogotá: Zipaquira Salt Cathedral Tour with Hotel Pickup - Leaving Bogotá: hotel pickup and the road north
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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

Travel from Bogotá to Zipaquirá with hotel pickup, enter the remarkable Salt Cathedral 180 meters underground, and follow its Via Crucis with an audio guide. You’ll also have time for lunch and a walking tour through the colonial town. Spanish-speaking drivers such as Cristian, Jhon, and Andrés use electronic translation for English.

“great guide and great transportation, a small group which made it great. the guide very knowledgeable and great communication with the organizers and driver. would recommend highly.”

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Salt Cathedral of Zipaquirá Tours: Multiple Options Available - Meeting in La Candelaria at 8:00 a.m.
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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 underground Salt Cathedral, carved inside a former salt mine. The base option includes transport, admission, and a multilingual audio guide. Some versions add Guatavita Lake, a live guide, breakfast, lunch, and hotel pickup. Confirm your selected option before booking.

“Good package with just the transfer and tickets to the salt mine. The driver gave good info as we drove (only in Spanish) and arranged entry to the mine - with audio cruises in English. You then tour the mine yourself (or with a guide in Spanish). He then offered for us to have lunch in town (at own cost) or to look around town - which we did.”

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Zipaquirá Salt Cathedral Private Tour + Walking Tour - How the private ride shapes 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 with a local guide, then explore the Salt Cathedral, its 14 salt-rock stations, and the world’s largest underground salt cross. Continue through colonial plazas, García Márquez’s former school, and a heritage railway station, with snacks, water, audio guides, and lunch time included.

“Jose was fab, he picked us up in a comfortable car and was very friendly. He is a natural people person and we had a really great time. Thank you”

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Private Zipaquirá Salt Cathedral Tour from Bogotá - Walking Into the Underground Cathedral
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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 with a bilingual guide such as Angela, Emilio, or Luis, then explore a salt cathedral more than 200 meters underground. You’ll see the Stations of the Cross, three naves, and dome before strolling Zipaquirá’s colonial square. Pickup, transport, and admission are included.

“Our tour guide was outstanding. She was very warm and personable. Angela was her name and the McKoy family from the United States was very pleased. She took the time to answer all questions using our native English language.”

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Bogotá: Salt Cathedral Private Tour with Entry Ticket Basic - Entering the cathedral 180 meters below ground
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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 go 180 meters underground into Colombia’s famous Salt Cathedral. Your Spanish-speaking driver handles transport, while a Spanish, English, or Portuguese audio guide explains the mine, sculptures, and Stations of the Cross. You also have time for lunch and a walk through Zipaquirá.

“This experience was incredible! The cathedral and Zipaquirá are a must do when in Bogota! Mauricio (guide) and Lina (driver) were absolutely fantastic and made this day unforgettable. Would highly recommend this tour!”

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Tour of Zipaquirá: Visit the Salt Cathedral and the main squares - Private pickup from Bogotá and the road north
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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 from Bogotá to Zipaquirá in private transport, tour the underground Salt Cathedral with an audio guide, enjoy a Colombian lunch, and visit Independence Square and the Plaza de Armas. The day usually lasts about six hours, though traffic can stretch the return. English-speaking guides have included Andrea, Cindy, Kelly, and Miguel.

“Andrea guide and Wilson driver were fabulous! This is an absolute must tour when in Bogota. The Salt Cathedral is amazing as is the shopping there. The town of Zipaquira is beautiful and charming. If you're luck the old church in town will be open so you can see how beautiful it is inside. Lunch in town was incredible. Fabulous local food soups and meats. Insider tip: stop at the Café on the Plaza in town to buy some Tres Leches cake!!!!!”

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