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Salt Cathedral Tours from Bogotá: 15 Weighed Up on Cost and Hours

22 tours  ·  from $46

A trip has room for a handful of paid days. These 15 salt cathedral tours earn the slot, and the price and the start time sit on every one of them.

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

1.Zipaquirá: Salt Cathedral Group Tour with Pickup

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

Travel from Bogotá through the Bogotá Savanna to Zipaquirá, then descend 180 meters into a salt mine for a self-guided cathedral visit with audio commentary. You’ll also tour the colonial center, stop for lunch, and return by comfortable van. Guides such as Sergio and Sebastian are known for clear English and Spanish explanations.

“Everything was amazing. David is a great driver, very careful. Sergio knowledge was excellent. Both are very friendly and courteous.”

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Bogota: Guatavita and Salt Cathedral Daily Group Tour - Guide quality can shape the whole experience
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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 Bogotá to Guatavita Lagoon and Zipaquirá on a 12-hour group tour. Walk 152 steps to the lagoon at 3,100 meters, hear the El Dorado story, then tour the Salt Cathedral with multilingual audio. Guides such as Esteban, Diego, Sergio, and Camilo are noted for clear explanations and friendly help.

“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 and the road to the 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

Travel from Bogotá to Guatavita Town, the sacred lagoon behind the El Dorado legend, and Zipaquirá’s underground Salt Cathedral. English and Spanish guides, hotel pickup, transport, and entrance tickets are included. Expect a full 12-hour day, a two-hour highland walk, local lunch at your own cost, and memorable Andean scenery.

“This was my favourite tour during our holiday to Bogotá. Camilo was awesome… he was so friendly and knowledgeable. I learnt so much; particularly around indigenous culture which I loved! So so interesting. Thanks so much Camilo. What a legend. The transport was super comfortable - Alejandro did a great job. Would highly recommend this tour. Guatavista is breathtaking and the Salt Cathedral is really cool!”

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Bogota: Salt Cathedral of Zipaquira Private daily Trip - What the six-hour trip feels like
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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 enormous underground Salt Cathedral with a group guide or audio guide, then stroll through Zipaquirá’s colonial center. Cathedral admission, food, and the inside guide cost extra.

“The driver Julio spoke very good English. He was very knowledgeable and pointed other things out during our travels which he need not have done. The lunch we had in Zipaquira was excellent. The Salt Cathedral was amazing in itself. There was an actual religious service going on in the Cathedral. Maybe we were lucky it was a Sunday when we visited.”

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Bogota:Zipaquirá Salt Cathedral & Guatavita Trip with Pickup - Guatavita Town and the road into the mountains
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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 Town, sacred Guatavita Lagoon, Zipaquirá, and its underground Salt Cathedral. Expect a full 12-hour day with hotel pickup, transport, entrance tickets, English or Spanish guiding, a short hike, lunch time, and stories about Muisca gold rituals and El Dorado.

“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’s white village 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

Spend a full day outside Bogotá visiting Guatavita’s colonial town, the high-altitude lagoon tied to El Dorado, the Bogotá savanna, Zipaquirá, and its underground Salt Cathedral. Expect bilingual guidance, hotel pickup, a group of up to 16, a steep uneven walk, and extra costs for admissions and lunch.

“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 - A short stop in colonial Zipaquirá
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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 traveling from Bogotá to sacred Guatavita Lagoon and Zipaquirá. Walk an easy-to-moderate uphill trail, explore the colonial town, visit the Salt Museum, and tour the underground cathedral. Private transport, entry fees, insurance, and an audio guide are included. Guides such as Sergio, Sebastian, and Rodrigo are praised for lively explanations, but English coverage can vary.

“Sergio was one of a kind those 151 uneven stone steps took a lot out of me and my lungs but Sergio and the group we travelled with encouraged me every step of the way, his knowledge was appreciated for all of the sites we had seen and his love of music was a great distraction on the long ride home”

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Salt Cathedral of Zipaquirá & Lake Guatavita: Private or Shared - Guatavita town and lunch choices
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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 hike to Lake Guatavita, tied to the El Dorado legend. Guides such as Sergio, Diego, Luis, and Andrés add history and local insight. Expect about 10 hours, substantial walking, changing weather, and a lunch stop in Guatavita.

“A great day! Naty was friendly, patient and flexible with the day since it was a private tour. Miguel did a great job of getting us there safe and sound and back!”

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Private Salt Cathedral of Zipaquira Tour from Bogota with Lunch - Lunch at Brasas del Llano
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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 visit to Zipaquirá’s famous Salt Cathedral, using a bilingual audio guide inside the mine. You’ll have time for the colonial center and a typical lunch at Brasas del Llano. Hotel pickup, drop-off, driver-guide, and admission are included in the $135 price.

“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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Salt Cathedral of Zipaquirá Tours: Multiple Options Available - Inside the Salt Cathedral’s underground chambers
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Salt Cathedral of Zipaquirá Tours: Multiple Options Available

10.Salt Cathedral of Zipaquirá Tours: Multiple Options Available

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

Travel from Bogotá to Zipaquirá for Colombia’s remarkable underground Salt Cathedral. The base option includes transport, admission, and a multilingual audio guide, while selected full-day options add Guatavita Lake, a live guide, breakfast, and lunch. Guides such as Diego, Andrea, Elizabeth, and Lorena have led this route.

“Andrea fue una excelente guía, los puntos de desayuno y comida muy ricos. La caminata para llegar al lago muy interesante escuchando los comentarios de la guía, solamente que es un poco pesado llegar al lago. El pueblo de Guatavita hermoso La catedral impresionante, es un imprescindible en Bogotá”

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Zipaquirá Salt Cathedral Private Tour + Walking Tour - Entering the mine at Viacrucis
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Zipaquirá Salt Cathedral Private Tour + Walking Tour

11.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, then enter a remarkable cathedral carved inside an old salt mine. You’ll follow the underground Stations of the Cross, see the world’s largest salt-cut cross, and walk through colonial squares, a former railway station, and sites linked to Gabriel García Márquez. Guides such as José, Jorge, Katy, and Ludwyn have led this outing.

“We had an amazing guide, Jose. He drove well, was kind, knowledgeable (great tips about getting the most out of our viewing), and took very good care of us. He had great stories that were informative and funny. We just wanted a quick trip to the Salt Cathedral and back to Bogota without extra stops. This was perfect!”

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Private Zipaquirá Salt Cathedral Tour from Bogotá - Entering Catedral de Sal, 200 meters below ground
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Private Zipaquirá Salt Cathedral Tour from Bogotá

12.Private Zipaquirá Salt Cathedral Tour from Bogotá

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

Travel by private vehicle from Bogotá to Zipaquirá, then walk more than 200 meters underground through a salt mine turned cathedral. A bilingual guide explains the Stations of the Cross, three naves, dome, and mining story before you explore Zipaquirá’s colonial square. Hotel pickup, return transport, and admission are included.

“A must see!! Our tour guide Fabian was friendly and knowledgeable !!”

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Bogotá: Salt Cathedral Private Tour with Entry Ticket Basic - Salt mining gives the cathedral its character
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Bogotá: Salt Cathedral Private Tour with Entry Ticket Basic

13.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 famous Salt Cathedral. Your ticket, hotel pickup, transport, assistance card, and Spanish, English, or Portuguese audio guide are included. You also have time for lunch and a walk through Zipaquirá’s colonial center.

“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 - What happens inside the cathedral
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Tour of Zipaquirá: Visit the Salt Cathedral and the main squares

14.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, descend into the remarkable Salt Cathedral, then enjoy a Colombian lunch and visit Independence Square and the town’s old church. Guides such as Andrea, Cindy, and Kelly have led this outing, though English service should be confirmed before booking.

“Visit to Salt Cathedral was a wonderful day. Our guide, Andrea, spoke English perfectly and loved answering our questions about her country. After the Salt Cathedral tour we ate a delicious Colombian lunch at a local restaurant in Zipaquira followed by a walk in the town to two plazas including seeing the town cathedral. The driver was excellent and the car was very clean and comfortable. Highly recommend this tour guide and driver.”

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FROM BOGOTA: Salt Cathedral and Andrés Carne de Res (Chía) Tour - Entering the Salt Cathedral in Zipaquirá
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FROM BOGOTA: Salt Cathedral and Andrés Carne de Res (Chía) Tour

15.Salt Cathedral and Andrés Carne de Res (Chía) Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 53 reviews · 8 hours · from $117

Travel from Bogotá by private transport to Zipaquirá’s salt-carved cathedral, where an English or Spanish guide explains the mine, sculptures, and immense cross. After about two hours underground, continue to Andrés Carne de Res in Chía for four hours of free time, Colombian food, music, shopping, and a festive restaurant setting. Lunch and entrance tickets cost extra.

“Quiero agradecer a la agencia por el excelente tour a la Catedral de Sal y Andrés Carne de Res. Desde el inicio, la atención fue impecable: puntuales, organizados y con un guía muy amable que hizo todo el recorrido aún más interesante. La Catedral de Sal fue una experiencia mágica, un lugar impresionante lleno de historia y espiritualidad. Luego, el almuerzo en Andrés Carne de Res fue el cierre perfecto: deliciosa comida, ambiente increíble y mucha diversión. Definitivamente superaron mis expectativas. Se nota el compromiso y la pasión con la que trabajan. ¡Recomiendo 100% este tour y la agencia! 🇨🇴✨”

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