Guatavita & Salt Cathedral of Zipaquirá Tour, Bogotá

Everything was excellent. The guide Nestor and the driver Guilhermo were wonderful. I enjoyed everything and highly reco...

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Discover two magical places with this combo tour from Bogotá. Lake Guatavita and the famous Salt Cathedral of Zipaquirá await!

Details

Duration

11 hours.

Included

Spanish–speaking driver
Admission fees (depending on selection)
Spanish–speaking guide during the 2–hour walk around the Guatavita Lagoon (depending on selected option)
Audio guide in English and 6 other languages to visit the Salt Cathedral of Zipaquirá (depending on selected option)

Not included

Lunch

Supporting documents

Electronic voucher. Have it on your phone.

Accessibility

No, not suitable for people with reduced mobility

Sustainability

All services meet our

Pets

Not allowed.

Frequently asked questions

If you have other questions, contact us

Free cancellation

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the activity starts. Any cancellations after this or no-shows on the day will not be refunded.

Reviews of our customers

9.0

Exceptional 247 Travelers·33 reviews

June 24, 2026
Hellen
Brazil
Everything was excellent. The guide Nestor and the driver Guilhermo were wonderful. I enjoyed everything and highly recommend it.
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July 31, 2025
Anna
Kazakhstan
That was one of the best days in Colombia! Starting from the morning till the last stop in the evening, everything was perfect! Everything was very we...
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August 4, 2024
Bruno
Brasilia, Brazil
I had an incredible experience going to Guatavita Lake and Salt Cathedral. Our guide, Camilo, and our driver, Andres, did everything to make our journ...
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September 11, 2023
Paul
United Kingdom
It takes ~2 hours to reach Guatavita with stunning views along the way. You walk to the lake via a step path, which may not be suitable for all, howev...
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September 21, 2022
Anonymous
Mexico
Visiting Bogotá for a few days MUST include a tour to Guatavita and the Salt Cathedral. Both places are fascinating for their own reasons. The tour de...
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July 11, 2024
Anonymous
Mexico
A very good tour, Sebastián as a guide is excellent, he gave us great explanations throughout the tour and was very friendly and fun throughout the to...
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June 9, 2024
Lourdes Salcedo
Mexico
Sebastián is an excellent guide and was with us at all times, very attentive. Everything in general excellent
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February 23, 2024
Ben
United States
Diego was a great English speaking guide and was considerate of all guests. Bus was comfortable and driver was safe.
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October 10, 2023
Uldis
Latvia
The trip was very interesting. The guide spoke good English and provided a lot of comprehensive information.
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March 22, 2023
Jeffry Simon
Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic
It was amazing, the staff was really good and everything went as spected. I would totally recommend this to others
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Discover two magical places with this combo tour from Bogotá. Lake Guatavita and the famous Salt Cathedral of Zipaquirá await!

Guatavita & Salt Cathedral of Zipaquirá Tour

At the scheduled time, we’ll pick you up from your hotel and, from there, head north out of Bogotá. After a journey of between 2 and 2.5 hours, we’ll arrive at the beautiful town of Guatavita.

We'll set off on a 20 to 30-minute route that'll take us around this charming town, which is home to the beautiful Guatavita Lagoon. Here, we'll go on a 2-hour walk with a Spanish-speaking guide. This natural oasis is said to have been where Indigenous Peoples made offerings in honor of Chie, the goddess of water. This is also one of the places related to the popular legend of El Dorado!

After the visit to the lake, we'll spend 1 hour to 1 hour 30 minutes travelling northwest to the town of Zipaquirá. When we get there, you'll have 1 hour free to eat some lunch.

Once we've reconvened, you'll have 2 hours free to visit the famous Salt Cathedral of Zipaquirá with an audio guide in English. This impressive church is located 590 feet (180 meters) deep in the area's salt mines, exploited since the year 1801 by the local residents.

At the end of the visit, we’ll get back on the vehicle and begin the return journey to the starting point. We’ll arrive back in Bogotá after a journey of between 1.5 and 2 hours.

Tour Options

When booking, you can choose between two options:

Tour without tickets: this activity includes an English-speaking driver during transfers. In this case, please note that you'll have to purchase tickets on your own in order to participate in the activity.
Tour with tickets: by booking this option, in addition to the above, you'll have admission to the Guatavita Lagoon included along with an English-speaking guide during the 2-hour walk around the lagoon, as well as admission to the Salt Cathedral of Zipaquirá. However, the visit inside the Cathedral will only be with an audio guide in English.

Schedule & Pickup Points

The day trip includes pickup from hotels in Bogotá located in the areas of Candelaria, Chapinero, and Parque de la 93. Hotel pickup will take place approximately between 6:45 am and 7:55 am.

If you are not staying in these areas, you must go at the indicated times to the following meeting points in Bogotá:

In front of the Juan Valdez café in the La Candelaria neighborhood at 7 am
Near Parque de la 93 at 8 am

Important: times may vary depending on traffic or other circumstances.

Separate Excursions

If you don't have enough time to do both activities on the same day or you're only interested in one in particular, you can book the excursion to Guatavita or the excursion to the Salt Cathedral of Zipaquirá separately. The choice is yours!

9.0

Exceptional 247 Travelers·33 reviews

June 24, 2026
Hellen
Brazil
Everything was excellent. The guide Nestor and the driver Guilhermo were wonderful. I enjoyed everything and highly recommend it.
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July 31, 2025
Anna
Kazakhstan
That was one of the best days in Colombia! Starting from the morning till the last stop in the evening, everything was perfect! Everything was very we...
Traveling solo
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August 4, 2024
Bruno
Brasilia, Brazil
I had an incredible experience going to Guatavita Lake and Salt Cathedral. Our guide, Camilo, and our driver, Andres, did everything to make our journ...
Traveling solo
Is this useful?
September 11, 2023
Paul
United Kingdom
It takes ~2 hours to reach Guatavita with stunning views along the way. You walk to the lake via a step path, which may not be suitable for all, howev...
Traveling solo
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September 21, 2022
Anonymous
Mexico
Visiting Bogotá for a few days MUST include a tour to Guatavita and the Salt Cathedral. Both places are fascinating for their own reasons. The tour de...
As a couple
Is this useful?
July 11, 2024
Anonymous
Mexico
A very good tour, Sebastián as a guide is excellent, he gave us great explanations throughout the tour and was very friendly and fun throughout the to...
Is this useful?
June 9, 2024
Lourdes Salcedo
Mexico
Sebastián is an excellent guide and was with us at all times, very attentive. Everything in general excellent
Traveling solo
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February 23, 2024
Ben
United States
Diego was a great English speaking guide and was considerate of all guests. Bus was comfortable and driver was safe.
As a couple
Is this useful?
October 10, 2023
Uldis
Latvia
The trip was very interesting. The guide spoke good English and provided a lot of comprehensive information.
Is this useful?
March 22, 2023
Jeffry Simon
Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic
It was amazing, the staff was really good and everything went as spected. I would totally recommend this to others
Traveling solo
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Discover two magical places with this combo tour from Bogotá. Lake Guatavita and the famous Salt Cathedral of Zipaquirá await!

Guatavita & Salt Cathedral of Zipaquirá Tour

After the visit to the lake, we'll spend 1 hour to 1 hour 30 minutes travelling northwest to the town of Zipaquirá. When we get there, you'll have 1 hour free to eat some lunch.

At the end of the visit, we’ll get back on the vehicle and begin the return journey to the starting point. We’ll arrive back in Bogotá after a journey of between 1.5 and 2 hours.

Tour Options

When booking, you can choose between two options:

Tour without tickets: this activity includes an English-speaking driver during transfers. In this case, please note that you'll have to purchase tickets on your own in order to participate in the activity.
Tour with tickets: by booking this option, in addition to the above, you'll have admission to the Guatavita Lagoon included along with an English-speaking guide during the 2-hour walk around the lagoon, as well as admission to the Salt Cathedral of Zipaquirá. However, the visit inside the Cathedral will only be with an audio guide in English.

Schedule & Pickup Points

The day trip includes pickup from hotels in Bogotá located in the areas of Candelaria, Chapinero, and Parque de la 93. Hotel pickup will take place approximately between 6:45 am and 7:55 am.

If you are not staying in these areas, you must go at the indicated times to the following meeting points in Bogotá:

In front of the Juan Valdez café in the La Candelaria neighborhood at 7 am
Near Parque de la 93 at 8 am

Important: times may vary depending on traffic or other circumstances.

Guatavita & Salt Cathedral of Zipaquirá Tour