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The 15 Best Salt Cathedral Tours from Bogotá

31 tours  ·  from $45

The cathedral sits 180 metres inside a working salt mine at Zipaquirá, ninety minutes north of the capital. These 15 compare group and private transport, whether Lake Guatavita is bundled in, and what the entry ticket actually covers.

Zipaquirá: Salt Cathedral Group Tour with Pickup - The road north from Bogotá
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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, visit the salt mine cathedral 180 meters underground, and explore the colonial town. Expect a bilingual guide such as Sergio or Sebastian, an audio guide inside, free lunch time, and hotel pickup and drop-off.

“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 - The road to Guatavita Lagoon
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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

Travel from Bogota to Guatavita Lagoon, linked to the El Dorado legend, then enter Zipaquirá’s underground Salt Cathedral. Expect a 12-hour group outing, Spanish and English support, audio guides, a steep 152-step walk, and guides such as Diego, Esteban, Sergio, and Camilo.

“The day was really long but every minute was worth it. our guide Juan was lovely,caring and courteous. The lake and the cathedral were both amazing. The lunch stop was awesome too. Highly recommend this tour to anyone going to Bogota. Thank you for a wonderful day .”

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Bogota: Zipaquirá Salt Cathedral and Lake Guatavita Day Tour - The two-hour path to the sacred lagoon
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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 12 hours with Beyond Colombia visiting Guatavita Town, the sacred lagoon, Bogotá’s savanna, Zipaquirá, and its underground Salt Cathedral. Expect shared transport, included tickets, bilingual guidance, a two-hour uphill walk, local lunch at your own cost, and guides such as Sebastián, Diego, Sergio, or Camilo.

“Sebastian and Jesus were truly fantastic. Sebastian was incredibly knowledgeable, funny, prepared, and provided a great experience for both Spanish and English speakers of the group. Even with torrential rain, walking to Guatavita and learning about it's history was absolutely worth it.”

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Bogota: Salt Cathedral of Zipaquira Private daily Trip - The private drive 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 in a private vehicle with an English or Spanish-speaking driver-guide. Explore the vast underground Salt Cathedral with an audio guide or group tour, then stroll through Zipaquirá’s colonial center and stop for Colombian food. Drivers such as Julio, José, and Edwin are often praised for clear communication and flexibility.

“Jhon is a very friendly driver. This is a comfortable service that takes you from your hotel to Zipaquira and back. For solo travelers, might cost some more than a tour or renting a car but it is much better experience. If you’re in a group this is definitely a the best way to visit Zipaquirá.”

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Bogota:Zipaquirá Salt Cathedral & Guatavita Trip with Pickup - The early road out of Bogotá
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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 Town, its sacred lagoon, and Zipaquirá’s underground Salt Cathedral. Expect a full 12-hour day, a moderate walk at the lagoon, included admission, bilingual support, and guides such as Sergio, Diego, Camilo, and Sebastian.

“This was a great excursion. We only had a couple days in Bogota and we wanted to explore some natural sights outside the city. It was a long day but we packed so much in it was well worth it. We met some lovely friends along the way and Diego our guide was amazing and well informed and had answers to all the questions we asked. Jairo our driver was excellent weaving around the confusing streets and stopping when folks wanted to take pics along the way etc. Such a lovely excursion, highly recommend :)”

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New & Cheapest ZIPAQUIRA & GUATAVITA LAKE Visit 5 Sites/PICKUP - Guatavita town and the story behind El Dorado
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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 long day outside Bogotá with guide Tatiana or another bilingual guide, visiting colonial Guatavita, the high-altitude lake tied to El Dorado, Zipaquirá, and its underground Salt Cathedral. Hotel pickup, transport, insurance, and lunch time are included, but entrance fees and food are 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 - Walking Up to Sacred Guatavita Lagoon
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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, walking the sacred Guatavita Lagoon trails, exploring Zipaquirá, and entering its underground Salt Cathedral. Shared transport, both main entrance tickets, an audio guide, insurance, and hotel pickup are included with option 2. English guiding is available when possible, while Spanish is 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 - Inside Zipaquirá’s Salt Cathedral
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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 with a private or shared guide to the Salt Cathedral and Lake Guatavita. Expect about 10 hours on the road, two hours at each main site, a walk uphill at the lake, and free time for lunch in Guatavita. Guides such as Sergio, Diego, and Luis have earned special praise for their care and local insight.

“Excellent full day tour. Did this along with the same tour operator’s 7hour tour of Bogota and it was a great combination. Our guide was Jose Vasquez… we were one native Spanish speaker and one English, both passable but not perfect in the other language. He happily switched back and forth between languages as needed for us to both understand everything, which was very much appreciated. (Some guides previously have told us to pick one language only!) The lagoon has a great story, and the unusual vegetation was beautiful. The guide also knew a ton about the different plants. The salt cathedral was amazing also. Highly recommended if you have…”

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Private Salt Cathedral of Zipaquira Tour from Bogota with Lunch - The 30-minute walk through Zipaquira
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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 Bogotá to Zipaquira in a private vehicle, explore the underground Salt Cathedral with a bilingual audio guide, walk the historic center, and enjoy lunch at Brasas del Llano. The seven-hour tour includes hotel pickup, drop-off, and a driver-guide.

“Tour guide no showed and blamed Viator for the failure. Viator did refund my money quickly but we wasted an hour for a guide that was never coming and didn’t get to see the attraction we wanted to see. Will never use Viator again and doubt this review will be approved but I said what I wanted”

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From Bogotá: Zipaquira Salt Cathedral Tour with Hotel Pickup - Two hours beneath the salt
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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 in a small group of up to nine, then explore the Salt Cathedral 180 meters underground with an audio guide. Driver-guides such as Cristian and Jhon add local context, while free time covers lunch and a short walk through the colonial town.

“Cristian, our driver and guide was great! The English translation machine works very well, we understood everything he said. He was very nice, knowledgeable, and punctual. I also had great communication with the rest of the team in the days leading up to the tour. Would recommend!”

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Salt Cathedral of Zipaquirá Tours: Multiple Options Available - Leaving Bogotá at 8:00 am
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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

Start in Bogotá at 8:00 am for Zipaquirá’s underground Salt Cathedral, then choose an option that may add Guatavita Lake, meals, hotel pickup, and a live guide. The base visit includes transport, entry, and a multilingual audio guide.

“This tour was outstanding! My guide was Diego who was extremely knowledgeable about the places we visited and their history. He spoke English fluently and had a great demeanor. The views of the lake was stunning and the history is fascinating. The Cathedral de Sal was more beautiful than I imagined. You must see it to know. Breakfast and lunch were included and were very good at local restaurants with excellent choices. Lastly I want to compliment our driver Harvey who did an excellent job keeping us safe on the busy roads in Bogota and the tight country roads outside the city. I highly recommend this tour!”

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Zipaquirá Salt Cathedral Private Tour + Walking Tour - Audio guide or personal guide?
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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 privately from Bogotá to Zipaquirá for a salt-mine cathedral, bilingual guiding, multilingual audio, colonial plazas, a Colombian snack, and free lunch time. Guides such as Ludwyn, Katy, Jose, Jorge, and Angel have earned praise for warm service and local insight, though some guests found the city walk brief.

“Really enjoyed the tour. Our driver/guide was great. Very friendly and helpful. The Catedral de Sal is a man made wonder. Strange and surreal but also interesting and amazing. The town is beautiful and the lunch was amazing (though and extra cost of about $30 US for two. Absolutely recommend this. In Colombia private tours are worth the money.”

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Private Zipaquirá Salt Cathedral Tour from Bogotá - Leaving Bogotá in a private vehicle
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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 cathedral carved into an old mine. Your bilingual guide, such as Angela, Emilio, or Ivan, explains the cathedral’s past before you explore Zipaquirá’s colonial square and return by hotel transfer.

“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 walk 180 meters below ground through Colombia’s Salt Cathedral. Your driver handles the road and entry, while a Spanish, English, or Portuguese audio guide explains the mine, sculptures, and Stations of the Cross. Mauricio and Lina may assist on selected departures.

“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 - Entering the cathedral 180 meters below ground
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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, walk through the remarkable underground Salt Cathedral with an audio guide, then eat a typical Colombian lunch and visit Independence Square, Plaza de Armas, and one of Colombia’s oldest churches. Guides may include Andrea, Cindy, Kelly, or 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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