Private Tour

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

Overview

Available languages

English

French

Spanish

3 hours

Mobile ticket

Get to know the city through the eyes of a local guide. With no set itinerary, you can customize the tour or leave it to the local for an enlightening introduction to the city. With our private walking tours, you'll skip the mundane historical tours and experience the city through the eyes of a real local. Our local guides are passionate about their city and eager to share their knowledge and insights. The will offer an authentic and personal experience. By the end of the tour, you will feel comfortable navigating the city and confident that you have all the information you need to make the most of your stay.

- Private walking tour for just you and your group

- Your guide customizes your tour to your interests and personality

- Get a deeper insight into Antananavario life than possible alone

- See Antananavario through the eyes of a local and discover its hidden gems

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‘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

Meeting and Pickup

Pickup points

Select a pickup point

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 )

40 minutes • Admission Not Applicable

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 minutes • Admission Not Applicable

Options

3 Hours Walking Tour

Duration: 3 hours
Pickup included

Reviews

4.88

34 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

Walking your of Tana
Fraser M,
Oct 28, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Walking 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
5.00
Should 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
5.00
Our 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
5.00
My 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
5.00
We 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
5.00
Our 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
5.00
Viviane tailored my tour to suit my interests. Excellent experience, knowledgeable, caring guide who obviously considered my ability to get around. Highly recommend.
Interesting and sone good parts, buf please listen to requests
Destination419287,
Jul 11, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00
I gave a very specific briefing: it was a work trip to investigate local markets with women informal businesses. I gave really important context. The veg, fish and spices insights at the market was good, and seeing the city view from the hill was also good. However I would have appreciated to know the rather significant fee i had to pay to get around via taxi (not beon surprised on the day); and also after repeatedly asking that we dont stand in the sun it was not tajen yo heart; and really: who cares to hear for a hole 15 minutes about ancestor exhumations and circumcisions... - I thought i was quite clear about my purpose and focus: gender roles in local informal business
Great morning tour of Tana
adambL4542DS,
Jun 21, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
I had a great tour with Nelson as my guide. He was very knowledgeable about the city and Madagascar's history in general. He also did a great job of adjusting the tour to my needs. I needed to find a few random shops to buy things and he helped figure it all out. Would definitely recommend the tour if you have some free time in Tana.
An helpful and enjoyable introduction to Antananarivo
margaretw818,
Jun 8, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Rabenirina was an excellent guide with good English. He gave me a good overview of the city. His suggestions for the best use of my time in Antananarivo were very helpful.