1-Day Antananarivo City Tour with Ambohimanga and Royal Palaces

The journey

Trip highlights

• 01 Visit the King's Palace at Ambohimanga, a UNESCO World Heritage Site
• 02 Explore the Queen's Palace, Manjakamiadana, atop Analamanga Hill
• 03 Learn about the Merina kings and queens through guided visits
• 04 Discover Antananarivo and its surrounding historic landmarks

Explore Antananarivo on this 1-day city tour through the city's historical landmarks and cultural heritage. Visit the King's Palace at Ambohimanga, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and learn about the Merina kingdom and King Andrianampoinimerina. Stop for lunch in the city before exploring the Queen's Palace, Manjakamiadana, atop Analamanga Hill. Admire the city skyline and discover Madagascar's royal past through guided visits and engaging insights.

Visit the King's Palace at Ambohimanga, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and learn about the Merina kingdom and King Andrianampoinimerina.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 1 Day

Tour type Shared

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Yes

City Antananarivo

Languages English, French, German, Japanese

Day by day

The itinerary

1

Day 01

Antananarivo Royal Heritage Tour

• Depart from your hotel and drive to the King's Palace in Ambohimanga.
• Travel approximately 1 hour and 30 minutes from the city, traffic permitting.
• Visit the Royal Hill of Ambohimanga, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the twelve sacred hills of Antananarivo.
• Explore the palace for about 1 hour while learning about King Andrianampoinimerina and Merina history.
• Return to the city and stop for lunch at a convenient restaurant.
• Visit the Queen's Palace (Manjakamiadana) atop Analamanga Hill.
• Explore the palace for approximately 2 hours, learning about its history and architectural restoration.
• Head back to your hotel for drop-off.

The route

Where you'll travel

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

• Private car during the city tour
• All activities and entrance fees
• Tour guide
• Bottled water

What's Not Included

• Lunch
• Drinks
• Personal expenses

What to bring

• Light clothes
• Binoculars

Know before you go

• The tour focuses on the Merina ethnic group and their culture.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point

At the reception of the hotel

Tour start

Antananarivo Renivohitra, Antananarivo, Madagascar

Tour ends at the same location as the start point.