Private Tour
Private Tour Cathedral Sal Zipaquira and Laguna Guatavita
Overview
Available languages
10 hours
Mobile ticket
This tour is unique, it shows you in a single tour the majesty of underground architecture, the magic and mysticism of our ancestral cultures around the Colombian capital, you will always do it in the company of one of our expert guides.
The tour begins in the only cathedral built underground in the world, located up to 180 meters below the ground, it is an impressive mega structure where the ingenuity to build a mine of this magnitude is spectacularly combined with the artistic vision of the Christian Stations of the Cross and the construction of a religious temple that integrates a great work of sculpture and lighting.
We will continue the tour traveling towards a hidden treasure among the native nature of the Bogotá savannah. At the highest point, in the middle of the mountains, is the sacred lagoon of Guatavita, the place where an ancient legend was born: El Dorado.
Additional Info
Public transportation options are available nearby
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
Tour Sesquilé village
From your Hotel / Accommodation
Tour of the Zipaquira Village
Lunch
Private expert guide throughout the tour in your chosen language
Ticket of Entrance Laguna de Guatavita
Cathedral of Sal Zipaquirá "official supplier Cathedral of Sal Zipaquirá"
Breakfast
Additional transfers or stops
Meeting and Pickup
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
What To Expect
Bogota
This unique tour that shows you in a single tour the majesty of underground architecture and the magic and mysticism of our ancestral cultures around the Colombian capital, you will always do it in the company of one of our expert guides. The tour begins in the only cathedral built underground in the world, located up to 180 m below the ground, it is an impressive mega structure where the ingenuity to build a mine of this magnitude is spectacularly combined with the artistic vision of the Christian Stations of the Cross and the construction of a religious temple that integrates a great work of sculpture and lighting. Ancient civilizations settled around the city of Bogotá, and a legend that has transcended time originates from one of them: El Dorado. An important part of the pieces built in pure gold from this culture is found in the Gold Museum in Bogotá. You can choose whether to have lunch in Guatavita or Zipaquirá.
Catedral De Sal
The tour begins in the only cathedral built underground in the world, located up to 180 m below the ground, it is an impressive mega structure where the ingenuity to build a mine of this magnitude is spectacularly combined with the artistic vision of the Christian Stations of the Cross and the construction of a religious temple that integrates a great work of sculpture and lighting. The entire cathedral is built under the largest salt rock deposit in the world.
Options
Private Tour Cathedral Sal Zipaquira and Laguna Guatavita
Pickup included
Reviews
39 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
From Heavenly Lagoon to Salt of the Earth
Virginiatourists,
Oct 22, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our private tour to Laguna Guatavita and Cathedral Sal Zipaquirá was terrific. Our guide, David, from Nomadas Colombia Travel, is a wonderful storyteller, and he provided a great explanation of the sites. He is kind and patient too. David knew the good spots for eating, including a stop for arepas and fresh hot corn on the cob, which tasted like popcorn. His driver was lovely too. Highly recommend.
Experience recommended!
florianar305,
Aug 10, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Beautiful experience... definitely to try! I would like to thank both Luis Miguel our guide for explaining and accompanying us on this beautiful day... super nice and helpful with us and then thank Alexander our great driver! Super Top Day!
David, Alex, Salt and Pork—A Winning Combination
Suzanne M,
Jul 20, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00The whole day was great. David is a great guide, very knowledgeable and his English is excellent. Alex is an excellent and careful driver. Both David and Alex are kind, considerate and funny. And the Colombian bbq joint they took me to for lunch was great. Try the Verdi. You won’t regret it.
The Salt Cathedral with Nomadas Tours
L3101ADsuzannem,
Jul 20, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I just completed a great tour to the Zipaquira Salt Cathedral. David was a great guide, very knowledgeable and his English is excellent. Alex is a very good driver. He was careful and efficient and very polite.
Enjoyable and comfortable trip
katyccc,
Jul 16, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We joined a private tour for 2 pax. We were greeted by our guide Jhovanny and driver Alexander. Jhovanny was very friendly. He has done a great job and explained everything clearly in English. Alexander was excellent and brought us everywhere safely. We were comfortable and enjoyed every moment. The trip was nice and appropriate in length and time. It was overall an enjoyable trip.
A journey for remembrance!
L1646LFgladyss,
Jun 29, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Excellent service!! I came back super satisfied. My guide was called Laura and was very attentive, with a lot of knowledge of the places, the culture. Very friendly, friendly, made him travel a lot of fun. Agency attention was a 10. Very attentive, kind. I highly recommend it!!
Wonderful. 100 do it!
Naureen K,
Jun 25, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00An amazing experience with a great guide David who made us feel comfortable and welcome. His english was perfection and had a great way of explaining the synbolism and representation of things without being overwhelming. Just the right amount of history and insight that we could not have gotten otherwise. We 100% recommend. The private tour was absolutely worth it and this is from someone who did A LOT of research prior to booking. We loved it and have beautiful pictures memories to cherish forever as well!
Jhovanny and Alexander are the best tour guide for you
christinacJ2366CP,
Jun 13, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We join the tour with Jhovanny & Alexander and Jhovanny is so nice and a professional tour guide and introduce us and explain us everything we need to know. We are strongly recommend Jhovanng and Alexander be your tour guide if you are looking for.
A private tour for my...
Amy W,
Apr 25, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00A private tour for my partner and I. A driver and a personal guide, so we were well taken care of. We were picked up at 8am and back to hotel at 4pm. The tour was well paced given the traffic, activities and lunch. We did not feel rush from one activity to another. Bring your own water as no refreshment provided except lunch. It was a guided tour at Lake Guatavita, Mauricio was very kind translated all the information and tales presented by the guide. It was a 150 steps climb to view the lake. A delicious lunch was provided. Salt cathedral was thoughtfully built and beautiful. Mauricio explained every architecture ideas of each cross made in the Sal cathedral. He was fun and made the tour enjoyable.
Excellent experience
analealmurillo,
Apr 15, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Excellent experience in both the Guatavita Lagoon and the Salt Cathedral. Very good service from David and driver William.
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