Colombia · ZIPAQUIRá SALT CATHEDRAL TRIPS
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Two hundred metres under a Cundinamarca hillside, a working salt mine was carved into a cathedral with a cross lit from behind. Below are the best Zipaquirá tours from Bogotá compared: which are shared and which private, which add Guatavita lagoon or the Andrés Carne de Res lunch on the way back, whether the entry ticket is included, and how early each one leaves.
9-hour day trip from Bogotá to the Zipaquirá Salt Cathedral with pickup, bilingual guide, audio tour, and a town walk in Zipaquirá.
“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”
A long day from Bogotá to Guatavita Lagoon and the Salt Cathedral of Zipaquirá, with El Dorado history, big views, and skip-the-line access.
“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”
Day trip from Bogotá to Laguna de Guatavita and Zipaquirá Salt Cathedral, with guided history, tickets, transport, and scenic walks.
“Our guide Sebastian was really thumbs up 👍 Very kind, attentive, and tryed to explain everything that he could. Learned a lot. No need to mention that Zipaquira and Lake Guatavita are more than worth to visit. Also the lunch place that Sebastian brought us was also nice.”
Private daily trip from Bogotá to the Zipaquirá Salt Cathedral, with underground chambers, Zipaquirá town time, and hotel pickup for $75.
“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!”
Bogotá day trip to Guatavita Lagoon and Zipaquirá Salt Cathedral with pickup. Muisca legends, El Dorado myths, underground engineering.
“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”
A budget-friendly, full-day combo from Bogotá, linking Guatavita and the Salt Cathedral in Zipaquirá with hotel pickup and bilingual guides.
“This was a terrific full day tour. Karen Lorena was a great guide and it was fun meeting the other tour members. Do note the hike at the lake has an incline and although I was able to complete, hiking shoes would be recommended. The altitude will affect you”
A 12-hour small-group day trip from Bogotá to Guatavita Lagoon and Zipaquirá’s Salt Cathedral, with tickets, guide, and audio.
“Sebastian, our guide, and Jesus our driver were excellent! Sebastian shared a lot of knowledge about the indigenous people and their culture before the walk up to the Lagoon. It really helped us appreciate the experience more! He recommended good place to lunch and must see portions of the salt cathedral.”
A full-day Bogotá escape to the Salt Cathedral and Lake Guatavita, with included entrances, hotel pickup, and expert guidance.
“Luis was an amazing tour guide, he really added to each experience. The climb to Lake Guatavita is well worth the effort, don’t miss out. He also made sure we understood the history and story of the salt cathedral. Our experience was incredible even though the weather was not so much. Luis made sure we had the best time! I highly highly highly recommend!”
Private tour from Bogotá to Zipaquira’s Salt Cathedral with bilingual audio, guided town sights, and lunch in the historic center.
“This experience was a disappointment. We were expecting a much quieter, more sacred cathedral experience. Instead it was more like a Disney land attraction.”
Bogotá to Zipaquirá Salt Cathedral, 180 meters underground, with audio guide, small group pickup, and time to explore the colonial town.
“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.”
Day trip from Bogotá to the Salt Cathedral of Zipaquirá and Guatavita Lagoon on full-day options, with transfers, tickets, and meals.
“I loved the tour, they contacted 1 days before confirming location, the day I went to the place, everything right, Our Guide was wonderful, super polite and attentive, Omar our driver was very Attention, Congratulation for The Team The True Colombia Experience”
Private Zipaquirá tour from Bogotá with the Salt Cathedral’s underground stations, key plazas, a Gabo stop, and smooth transport plus tickets.
“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!”
Private half-day trip from Bogotá to Zipaquirá Salt Cathedral, with bilingual guide, underground chapels, and time in the colonial town.
“Two of us went on this trip with driver/guide Angela. She was a fund of information about the cathedral and a patient guide. We had plenty of time to absorb the atmosphere and take our pictures although the cathedral was incredibly busy the day we went. Its a long drive to Zipaquira and Angela used the time to tell us everything we wanted to know about Bogota and Colombia. Well worth going.”
Private tour from Bogotá to Zipaquirá Salt Cathedral, 180 m underground, plus time in the colonial town and an audio guide.
“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...”
A half-day private trip from Bogotá to Zipaquirá, with the Salt Cathedral underground show plus colonial squares and lunch.
“My daughter and I looked for an easy day tour from Bogota and ordered this trip. Andrea and her driver came to pick us up from our hotel in a comfortable car and within 40 minutes we were out of the urban views of Bogota. The trip is worth it, the guidance at the mines enjoyable and the views of Colombia are great. Andrea is lively, has an excellent English and was able to answer all of our question.”
