Salt Cathedral of Zipaquirá & Lake Guatavita: Private or Shared | 10 hours

66 Reviews | Bogotá
From $139.00 per person Lowest Price Guarantee
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Adult (5-85) Minimum: 1, Maximum: 10
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Free Cancellation For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Zipa & Guatavita with Lunch
2 Adults x $276.00
$552.00
Approx Total
$552.00
Private Tour: Gran Colombia Tours guide, entry to the Salt Cathedral of Zipaquirá & Village & Lake Guatavita, lunch & all-risk insurance.
Pickup included
Zipa & Guatavita without Lunch
2 Adults x $265.00
$530.00
Approx Total
$530.00
Private Tour: Gran Colombia Tours guide, entry to the Salt Cathedral of Zipaquirá & Village & Lake Guatavita & all-risk insurance.
Pickup included
Shared Tour
2 Adults x $139.00
$278.00
Approx Total
$278.00
Shared Tour: Hotel pick-up and drop-off and entrance to the Salt Cathedral and Guatavita Lake
Pickup included

Inclusions / Exclusions

  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English, Spanish
  • Entry to Lake Guatavita
  • Entry to the Salt Cathedral of Zipaquirá
  • All-risk insurance
  • Lunch (Optional) - Menu of the day available at the restaurant
  • Hotel pick-up and drop-off
  • Tours Guide
  • Extra purchases
  • Breakfast

Overview

On the outskirts of Bogotá, there are two beautiful old towns that are worth visiting: Zipaquira and Guatavita. Come with us and explore its treasures with this two-in-one day trip. First, explore the halls of the Salt Cathedral, the only underground catholic church in the world. Then, venture into Guatavita’s natural park to learn about its cultural significance, as well as the legend of El Dorado. Choose a private or shared option. • A full-day adventure outside Bogota city • A guided tour at the salt mine and the lake (private options) • A history lesson on indigenous cultures and its transition to Catholicism through salt • Retelling of local legends, ancestral myths and indigenous folklore

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We pick-up our clients anywhere within Bogota city - hotels, hostels, Airbnb, vacation rentals, points of interest, and also at El Dorado International airport. ... Read more ▼

Itinerary

  • Catedral De Sal De Zipaquira

    Explore the depth of an amazing cathedral carved out of an enormous salt mine!

    2 hours

  • Laguna de Guatavita

    Learn about the legend of El Dorado and enjoy the amazing landscapes of Lake Guatavita.

    2 hours

  • N/A

    Guided visti to New Guatavita town

    2 hours

  • Zipaquira

    Zipaquira Town is home to the Salt Cathedral where our adventure takes place

    20 minutes

  • Guatavita (Pass By)

    Guatavita Town is home to the Lake where our adventure takes place

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Additional Info

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • If you have a layover in Bogotá please select the airport as a pick-up point for the layover tour.
  • The Tour Guide will contact you the day before in case you have any questions or assist you with any requirements.
  • This tour offers a shared option without lunch. It includes pick-up and drop-off at your lodging, entrance to the Cathedral and Guatavita Lake, and risk insurance. A minimum of 2 people is required for the tour to operate. If only one person books and the minimum is not met, the customer will be offered either a change of date or a 100% refund
  • The pick-up for the shared tour will be between 8 and 9 AM, depending on the hotel route

Free Cancellation

June 11100% refund
June 12No refund

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  • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
  • This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
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4.9

66 reviews

Total review count and overall rating based on Viator and Tripadvisor reviews
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    63
  • 4 stars
    1
  • 3 stars
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  • 2 stars
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Reviews by TravelOne travelers

Showing 1-5 of 63 reviews with 5 stars

Excellent Private Tour

Published on Mar, 2025

Excellent private guided tour with our knowledgeable tour guide Diana who took us through the history of the salt mines. We were also lucky enough to join a small guided group at Lake Guatavita (as required by the park) which provided insight into the history of the Muisca tribe.

Private tour for a shared price!

Published on Mar, 2025

We booked the shared tour option with no lunch, but since it was a weekday, we ended up with a private tour! Andres was very kind - he treated us to locally famous arepas, found us an English-speaking guide for the Guatavita Lake hike, and took us to an excellent restaurant with vegetarian options for lunch (not included). He also let us have extra time at the Zipaquira Salt Cathedral, to fully explore the underground complex and additional exhibits. Overall fantastic experience!

Amazing Experience!

Published on Feb, 2025

This was a great trip and Camilo was a wonderful guide. We were not rushed at all and Camilo told us a lot about the area and the things we would be seeing. The Lake was incredible and the history behind it is fascinating. The Salt Cathedral was beyond anything we could imagine. We would highly recommend this trip.

Salt cathedral and Lake Guatavita

Published on Feb, 2025

Perfect day out with Lorena as our guide and Guillermo as our driver! A beautiful tour of the stations of the cross in the underground salt cathedral and a hike up the mountain to see the beautiful views and lake Guatavita. Tasty food also!

Perfect day

Published on Feb, 2025

We loved every minute of this trip. Our guide Katy and driver Carmelo were exceptional. They had great knowledge of the sites and Colombia and nothing was too much for them. The tour itself is also an also great - wonderful attractions. Must do four.

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