Private Tour
Antananarivo : Custom Walking Tour With A Guide (Private Tour)
Overview
Available languages
3 hours
Mobile ticket
Antananarivo can sometimes feel inaccessible to foreign visitors, but this private walking tour with a local guide makes the city approachable and engaging. This is a personalized walking tour where you will discover the exterior of monuments, including museums. However, if you’d like to explore inside a museum, we can create a customized route just for you—simply let us know beforehand. Your guide will contact you in advance to understand your interests, ensuring you only visit the sites you truly want to see.
As you wander through the city, gain insider insights into local life, history, and culture, while uncovering hidden gems beyond the usual tourist spots. Perfect for families, solo travelers, and couples, this tour offers exclusive access to expert knowledge and a deeper connection to Antananarivo.
Additional Info
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
Wheelchair accessible
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Pirate Museum of Antananarivo
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 )
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 )
What‘s Included
Meet up at your accommodation (If located in the city)
Private Walking Tour
Customization of the tour
Drink or Food ( If you want to have a break during the tour )
Local transportation around the city (it’s a walking tour, car transportation isn’t included)
Personal expenses
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
Options
3 Hours Walking Tour
Duration: 3 hours
Pickup included
Reviews
37 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
English speaking walking tour of Tana
aishah472,,Feb 3, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00My walk/drive around Antanarivo with Viviane was truly so enjoyable. Viviane went above and beyond to give me the full experience of what this interesting city has to offer, extending our original allotted time to make sure I didn't miss anything! I can't believe how much we packed into a day and she was so knowledgeable and eager to share everything from history to culture. Her passion is infectious and I learnt lots in my time with her. I regret not making this experience my entry point to this beautiful country so that I could have picked Viviane's brain more! I would trust her to look after me again if I ever get to return to the incredible Madagascar 💛 Thank you
Antananarivo Tour
Josef Z,,Jan 24, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Nelson is an excelent guide, helpfull, friendly with great knowledge of Antananarivo and Madagaskar. He gave us more than an extra hour for which we are very greatful. Highly recommended!
Walk like a local, know Madagascar's past and present
t73113,,Jan 8, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Tour guide Tahiry contacted me the day after I placed the order, which is called a ‘like’ in the locals’ custom trip, originally made us a little worried, but because Tahiry asked the needs in advance and want us not to worry, he will definitely help us arrange. Jan.05, he came to ask if the trip was confirmed, and I said I'm afraid I can't go too long for more days, so let him help arrange a paid pedestrian. On Jan.07 at 8:50 in the morning, he arrived early, checking out which places to get off and roam in depth, which just passed by to take pictures, and then smoothly get up. He is clear about history and keeps an eye on our pace, allowing us to fully experience Madagascar’s past and present.
Walking your of Tana
Fraser M,,Oct 28, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Walking tour up to Haute Village was really insightful and our guide shared some interesting history. It was only 3 hours but we certainly packed a lot in.,great recommendations for lunch too.,
Should book hotel...
Luis G,,Oct 25, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Should book hotel downtown because problems with the transport to the walking area . But guide very helpful
Good city tour
ultralightl,,Oct 18, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our nelson guide was very informative, has great Communication Capacity (in covers) and interest in tourist safety. It is important to consider that the cost of personal transportation is somewhat high (it may be more than The Tour). But if it is a great option to know the city if you have little time.
Highly recommend!
Shiela C,,Oct 12, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00My friend and I had an amazing tour with Nelson. He was very knowledgeable. Highly recommended this walking tour to anyone.
My tour was cut short due to the protests in the capital, but the tour was still worth it.
Npk92,,Oct 5, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We couldn’t do much due to the political protests going on in the capital city when I visited unfortunately. As a result, they called and offered me to cancel for a refund if I wanted but I chose to keep the tour because I only had 2 days in Madagascar. Nelson was my tour guide and he and his driver came and picked me up in a car (was extra) so we could do the tour safely, it wasn’t safe to do it by walking during the protests. All we got to do was go to the viewpoint on the highest hill in the city by the Andafiavaratra Palace and the Queen’s Palace during sunset, which was beautiful so I’m glad we did that. Keeping the your was worth it for me though and I asked Nelson at the end if he could give me a guided tour the next day outside the capital to some of the nature & wildlife preserves in the country which turned out to be an excellent choice. I’ll touch on that tour in another review but overall this was worth doing even if it was cut short from the political protests in the capital. Definitely consider doing this tour while you’re visiting the capital city of Madagascar, hope you get Nelson as your guide because he was excellent. - Nolan
Great way to learn about Malagasy culture
Jonathan T,,Sep 25, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Our local guide Lanto took us on foot from our hotel in Independence Square up to the Queens Palace, stopping along various points of interest along the way (which we wouldn't have realised if travelling independently), and showed us around the museum in the Queens Palace. Lanto was very friendly and highly knowledgeable- sharing interesting stories about the Malagasy culture, and was able to answer all our questions. Remember to bring local cash for the Queens Palace (40k Ar per foreigner, plus 10k Ar for the local guide).
Artisans and history
helensI8258VF,,Sep 9, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Viviane tailored my tour to suit my interests. Excellent experience, knowledgeable, caring guide who obviously considered my ability to get around. Highly recommend.
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