Catedral de Sal & Bogotá City Tour: Salt Cathedral & Monserrate

Two architectural wonders and Bogotá's museums in one day

A full-day private tour from Bogotá visits the Catedral de Sal de Zipaquirá, declared Colombia's First Wonder, then Monserrate mountain at 3,152 meters, and returns to the city for the Gold Museum, Botero Museum, Plaza de Bolívar and the bohemian Plaza del Chorro de Quevedo. A bilingual guide leads the route. Private transport, lunch and water are included.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time spent at each

1. Zipaquira Salt Cathedral2h · entry included
2. Monserrate Mountain1h 30m · entry included
3. Plaza de Bolívar40m
4. Botero Museum1h · entry included
5. Gold Museum40m · entry included

Explore Salt Cathedral and Bogotá highlights

• Visit Salt Cathedral of Zipaquirá
• Discover Monserrate Sanctuary
• Walk through Plaza del Chorro de Quevedo
• Tour Plaza de Bolívar
• Visit Botero Museum
• Explore Gold Museum

The experience

The Catedral de Sal de Zipaquirá opens the day. Built inside a salt mine by the region's miners, it stands as a monumental work of faith and craft, with surprises at every turn through its underground chambers. From there, the route climbs to Monserrate, a mountain sanctuary at 3,152 meters in the Cerros Orientales that overlooks the city. You reach it by cable car or funicular, and the Sanctuary of the Fallen Lord draws thousands of Catholic pilgrims each year.

Back in Bogotá's historic center, a walking tour through La Candelaria takes in the Plaza del Chorro de Quevedo (the city's oldest plaza, now a colorful bohemian gathering place with murals and street art), and the Plaza de Bolívar, framed by the Liévano Palace, National Capitol and Primada Cathedral. The plaza has been the country's political and cultural heart since colonial times.

Two museums anchor the afternoon. The Botero Museum houses works by Fernando Botero and major Western artists in a space founded by the artist's own donation. The Gold Museum holds 34,000 pieces of gold and precious objects from Muisca and Tayrona cultures, used in daily life and sacred rituals. Private transportation moves between all stops in an air-conditioned vehicle. Lunch and water are provided, and your guide speaks both English and Spanish throughout the day.

What’s included

• Private transportation in an air-conditioned vehicle.
• a bilingual guide in English and Spanish.
• lunch.
• water and hydration.
• hotel pickup and return to your accommodation.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 08:00

Book up to10h before

AgesAdult (12 to 90 years) · Child (4 to 11 years) · Infant (under 4): free

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish and Spanish

Audio guideEnglish, Spanish, French, German, Italian and Portuguese

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

Prices and times updated 8 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortWheelchair accessibleStroller-friendlyInfant seats availablePets welcomeInfants must sit on laps

Operated by transfers & tours Colombia

Is this one for you?Choose this tour if you want to combine the Salt Cathedral and Monserrate in one day with a private vehicle handling all transport, or pick the walking option through La Candelaria and museums if you prefer to explore Bogotá's historic center on foot.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English and Spanish.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (4 to 11 years); Infant (under 4): free.

What is the Catedral de Sal de Zipaquirá and why is it called Colombia's First Wonder?

The Catedral de Sal de Zipaquirá is an underground cathedral carved inside a salt mine by miners of the region, combining architectural and artistic construction on a monumental scale. It was declared Colombia's First Wonder for its remarkable design and the faith-driven craftsmanship that shaped it.

How do you get up Monserrate mountain?

Monserrate sits at 3,152 meters in the Cerros Orientales and can be reached on foot, by cable car or funicular. The tour includes your choice of these three routes to reach the Sanctuary of the Fallen Lord at the summit.

Which museums does the tour include?

The tour visits the Botero Museum, which holds works by Fernando Botero and major Western artists, and the Gold Museum, home to 34,000 pieces of gold and sacred objects from indigenous Muisca and Tayrona cultures.

What is the Plaza del Chorro de Quevedo?

El Chorro de Quevedo is Bogotá's oldest plaza and a key meeting point between the city's pre-Hispanic past and its founding myth. Now a bohemian cultural hub in the Candelario neighborhood, it is filled with colorful murals, street art and local atmosphere.

How long is the tour and what is included?

The tour runs ten hours and includes private transportation in an air-conditioned vehicle, lunch, water, and a bilingual guide in English and Spanish. Hotel pickup and return are part of the service.