Antananarivo : Custom Walking Tour With A Guide (Private Tour)

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Itinerary

1. The Rova of Antananarivo is the former royal palace of Madagascar. It is located at an altitude of 1462 m on the highest elevation of the capital, the Analamanga, and is thus almost 200 m above the quarters of the lower city. ( Entrance 10 000 Ariary )

   40 min

2. The Royal Mound of Ambohimanga in the province of Antananarivo Avaradrano on Madagascar was the seat of the Merina kings until 1794 and the burial place of the kings of Madagascar until 1897. It has been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 2001. ( Entrance 10 000 Ar )

   30 min

3. The Andafiavaratra Palace on the highest hill of the capital Antananarivo was the residence of the Prime Minister Rainilaiarivony of Madagascar, who ruled the island kingdom in the late 19th century. ( Entry 3000 Ar )

   30 min

4. Lake Anosy is an artificial lake in the southern part of Madagascar's capital, Antananarivo, about two miles south of Haute-Ville. Ampefiloha lies to the west of the lake, Isoraka to the northwest, and Mahamasina to the north. A swamp was replaced by Lake Anosy during the era of the ruler Radama I.

   30 min

5. The Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception is a religious building that serves as a Catholic cathedral in the district of Antananarivo Renivohitra in the Analamanga region, more precisely in Antananarivo, the capital of Madagascar.

   30 min

Cancellation

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.

Reviews

Ratings come from 49 reviews collected by our booking partner. They are travellers' own words, in the order they were written — never reordered to flatter the experience.

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• 5Thank You Antananarivo.

  The tour guide did a great job. Im very satisfied.

  sanjuansurferOctober 2026via Tripadvisor

• 5A Valuable Experience

  This tour is a fabulous introduction to Madagascar! Nelson guided us thoughtfully through Antananarivo city highlights providing extensive cultural and historical information! We thoroughly enjoyed our time with him.

  douglasellencOctober 2026via Tripadvisor

• 5A very worthwhile experience

  One needs a guide when going to the main attractions eg Queens Palace. Walking on your own in Antananarivo is quite overwhelming,so having a local guide puts one at ease.

  sandyarthurSeptember 2026via Tripadvisor

• 5Three hours well spent!

  An wonderful introduction to the city. I had the pleasure to be guided by Arnaud, a highly personable and knowledgeable tour guide. Highly recommended.

  garygL8164NXSeptember 2026via Tripadvisor

• 5Excellent tour by Arno...

  Excellent tour by Arno Very knowledgable and enthusiastic, got a real sense of the history of Antanarivo and Madagascar. Great views and a nice tour of the castle.

  Paul_BSeptember 2026via Viator

• 5Flexible and fun!! Book with him!!

  Arnault is a saint! What a wonderful tour—and we completed the Walk of the Martyrs and the Queen’s Palace. He is so flexible, knowledgeable, and kind. Perfect guide. Highly recommend!!

  Karlene_JAugust 2026via Viator

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How it compares in Antananarivo

• Its from-price is 98% below the median of the 89 experiences we list in Antananarivo.
• It is shorter than most of them.
• By number of reviews it ranks 2 of 89.
• The operator lists free cancellation on it.

About Antananarivo

Antananarivo, capital of Madagascar, climbs a ridge of hills in the central highlands, with a royal palace, steep stairways and rice fields at its feet.

Antananarivo, known as Tana, spreads over a chain of hills in Madagascar's central highlands at around 1,280 metres, with rice paddies filling the plain below. The upper town, once the seat of the Merina kings, is a maze of stairways and brick houses, and the Rova, the royal palace compound on the highest ridge, looks over the whole city.

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