Visit Bogota's famous spots in one day on a tour to Guatavita Lagoon and the Salt Cathedral. See the inspiration for the legend of El Dorado and be in awe of the first wonder of Colombia.
About this activity
- Free cancellation
- Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund
- Reserve now & pay later
- Keep your travel plans flexible — book your spot and pay nothing today.
- Duration 12 hours
- Check availability to see starting times.
- Skip the ticket line
- Live tour guide
- Spanish, English
- Audio guide included
- Spanish, English
Experience
Itinerary
Starting/pickup location
Depends on the selected option
Bus / coach
(2 hours)
View point
Photo stop (20 hours)
Bus / coach
(30 minutes)
Lake Guatavita
Photo stop, Guided tour, Sightseeing, Walk (2 hours)
Bus / coach
(2 hours)
Zipaquirá
Free time, Pass by (1 hour)
Salt Cathedral of Zipaquirá
Photo stop, Guided tour, Sightseeing (2 hours)
Bus / coach
(1.5 hours)
3 drop-off locations:
Pesquera Jaramillo, Cl. 16 #4-23, Av Suba #126-95
Main stop
Other stop
For reference only. Itineraries are subject to change.
Highlights
- Vsit the Guatavita Lagoon, which was the main inspiration for the El Dorado legend
- Gain entrance to the Salt Cathedral
- Visit the town of Zipaquirá
Full description
After gathering at either of the meeting points or being collected from your accommodation, your combination experience in Bogota will begin.
First visit the Guatavita Lagoon, which was a source of inspiration for the Legend of El Dorado and the movie with the same name. The beauty of this place is sure to overwhelm you, and after some time there cross the savannah.
In the afternoon, reach the Salt Cathedral of Zipaquirá, which was the First Wonder of Colombia due to its imposing architecture.
In a single day, enjoy the indigenous spiritual cosmogony, Christian spirituality, the beauty of nature, and the grandeur of the architecture. At the end of your experience, you will be returned back to your point of origin.
Includes
- Salt Cathedral and Guatavita entrance fees
- Entrance to the Salt Cathedral
- Audio guide in Spanish and English during the tour
- Audio guide in Spanish, English, French, and Portuguese at the Salt Cathedral
- Round-trip transportation from Bogota
- Insurance
- Food and drinks (lunch or snacks)
- Gratuities
- Hotel pickup and drop-off, unless option selected
- Professional guide
Not suitable for
- People with back problems
- People with mobility impairments
- Wheelchair users
- People with vertigo
Select participants and date
Participants
Date
Meeting point
Meeting point may vary depending on the option booked.
Important information
What to bring
- Passport or ID card
- Comfortable shoes
- Snacks
- Weather-appropriate clothing
Know before you go
- Bring clothing for cold or rain and comfortable shoes.
- Medium physical level is required for the hike in Guatavita (not suitable for wheelchairs, cars or people with physical disabilities). Please note that the hike includes 152 stairs to reach a height of 3,100 meters above sea level.
- This tour begins and ends at Parque de la 93, the Candelaria stop is a benefit that we provide for those people who stay in the historic center.
- Arrival times for this tour depend on city traffic.
- Seats are assigned in order of arrival, if you have any special conditions or requirements, please notify before the tour.
- At the moment, the Guatavita lagoon does not have guides in English, you can take the tour in Spanish.
- This tour operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately