Group Tours
Zipaquira Salt Cathedral and Guatavita Lake Day Tour
- 11 hours
- Tuesday – Sunday at 08:00
- Bogotá
- English / Spanish
- Small groups
- $242.000 COP
FULL DAY TOUR TO THE SALT CATHEDRAL OF ZIPAQUIRA AND GUATAVITA LAKE!
Visit the 1st Wonder of Colombia and the place that gave birth to the legend of El Dorado!
Step beyond Bogotá and immerse yourself in two of Colombia’s most breathtaking icons: the legendary Guatavita Lagoon and the majestic Salt Cathedral of Zipaquirá. This full-day guided experience blends nature, mythology, engineering marvels, and Colombian culture, all with included entrance tickets, seamless transportation, and expert narration that brings every moment to life.
Visit 5 Top Colombian attractions in one curated day (Guatavita Town, Guatavita Lake, Savannah of Bogotá, Zipaquirá Town and Salt Cathedral):
– Begin Your Day with the Legend of El Dorado
Your journey starts at the mystical Laguna de Guatavita, the sacred Muisca site that inspired the world-famous legend of El Dorado. Walk through serene ecological trails as your guide unveils the ancient rituals of gold offerings, the real story behind the myth, and the cultural legacy of the Muisca people. Feel the temperature shift, breathe the fresh Andean air, and watch the lagoon reveal its emerald glow, an unforgettable natural setting that feels like stepping into a storybook.
– Descend into the Marvelous Underground Cathedral
After a scenic drive through charming Andean landscapes, arrive at Zipaquirá’s Salt Cathedral, a masterpiece carved 180 meters underground. Discover its illuminated tunnels, artistic sculptures, and expansive chambers that combine geology, architecture, and spirituality. Learn how miners transformed salt caverns into one of the most impressive underground temples in the world. The Stations of the Cross, the Dome, and the Central Nave offer moments of awe, reflection, and perfect photo opportunities.
Enjoy comfortable round-trip transportation and fascinating insights with our guide Beyond. Whether you’re curious about colonial towns, pre-Hispanic cultures, salt mining, or Colombia’s natural history, every part of the trip is designed to enrich your experience, without worries or hidden costs.
– Enjoy included entrance tickets (no lines, no hassle)
– Learn captivating stories, history and myths
– Travel in comfortable, safe, and modern vehicles
– Perfect for culture lovers, adventure seekers and photographers
Unforgettable panoramic mountain views to mystical lagoons and the extraordinary underground cathedral, this tour offers a unique combination of nature, spirituality, and heritage that you won’t find anywhere else.
Highlights / What you will learn
- What’s the relation between the indigenous commerce and the most beautiful underground cathedral of the world? Find it out with the audio guide available for you, in your language!
- The great engineering work behind the whole cathedral, how the design and precision, gave life to one of Colombia’s marvels.
- The original church used by the first miners, and how they brought together ancestral beliefs with catholic traditions.
- The Muiscas and how their traditions have survived through the stories told by our ancestors.
- The meaning behind the gold as spiritual gift from the earth, not as currency.
- How El Dorado legend was created, what happened to it, and the current state of the lake, still a magical place.
- And so much more!
Experience preview
Meeting point
We pick you up at your hotel/hostel
*You must make your reservation no later than 9pm (21h) the day before the date of your Tour request.
Finishing point
We take you back to your hotel/hostel
Included
- Private Transportation with Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Salt Cathedral Ticket Entrance (option #2)
- Audio guide in your language included
- Guatavita Lagoon Park Ticket Entrance (option #2)
- Guided Tour Inside Guatavita Lagoon Hike
- Driver/guide to show you the best landscapes on the way
- Tour guide (for groups of more than 4 people)
- Panoramic tour in the center of the town of Zipaquirá
- Free time for lunch
- The pickup service is only available in the following areas of Bogotá: Corferias, Centro, La Candelaria, Teusaquillo, Chapinero, Zona Financiera, Zona Rosa, Parque de la 93, Cedritos
- Important: If the pickup address is outside our service area, we will contact you in advance to let you know the nearest meeting point from which we can provide the service.
Not included
- Drinks, food, or souvenirs.
- Extra tickets or entrances. We won’t take you to places where sudden extra charges apply!
- Exclusive tour guide. Remember this is a shared tour, we’re sure you’ll meet new amazing people.
*Guatavita Lagoon is closed on Mondays due to maintenance, but if Monday is holiday, it opens and closes on Tuesday. Check your date
Recommendations
- Water or your preferred form of hydration (in reusable bottles or glass bottles, not single use plastic). You’ll be walking inside the Cathedral, and you’ll also enjoy a brief hike in Guatavita, so you may feel thirsty.
- Comfortable shoes. You’ll walk about 2.5 km while also making some stops to appreciate both destinations.
- Comfortable clothes. No pressure to look amazing, feel free to wear what makes you feel better.
- Keep your friends close, and your belongings even closer. The Cathedral and the path to the top of the lake can be full of people from time to time, so don’t give papaya!
*This is a shared tour available only on demand with a minimum of 2 people. If you are only 1 person, contact us on WhatsApp and we’ll check availability.
