3 Hours
Tana City Tours
Price
€55 Per Person
Antananarivo City Sightseeing tour
Discover Antananarivo city in an comfortable, safe and fun way!
Welcome to Jean Be Tours’ “Antananarivo Day Tours” page!
Here, you can find the best day tours, designed to be easy and enjoyable for everyone. We offer ideas for the best things to do in and around Antananarivo, and our professional historian and cultural tour guides will give you a true understanding of the city’s history.
Half-Day Tour
Ambohimanga Kings Palace and Digeu Market in Antananarivo
Ambohimanga Kings Palace is located on one of the 12 sacred hills surrounding Antananarivo. It is known as the Blue Hill, and is the birthplace of the Merina Kingdom. It is a sacred City, with Royal tombs and places of worship such as Royal pools and sacrifice stones. Access to the Hill of Ambohimanga was prohibited to foreigners and pigs. At the top of the hill is the Rova, or the Ambohimanga Palace, which is a walled enclosure containing the box where the King lived. No trip to Tana is complete without visiting the Digue Market to buy souvenirs before returning home.
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Pick up from your hotel and journey to Ambohimanga, the ‘Blue Hill’ that houses the sacred Merina Kingdom. Located about 17 km from Antananarivo, the hill is home to the Rova or the Ambohimanga’s Palace, a walled enclosure with 14 stone portals. This was where King Andrianapohinimerina lived from 1788 to 1810 with the aim of reunifying Imerina. Ranavalona I and II also visited here to spend time and bathe in sacred basins. The top of the hill provides a commanding view of Antananarivo. The site is also home to exceptional vegetation and sacred groves.
After the visit to Ambohimanga, continue your trip to the ‘Digue’ market to find some souvenirs. This busy market is filled with unique Malagasy crafted products and shops. After the visit, drive back to your hotel.
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Half-Day Tour
Lemur Park and Digeu Market in Antananarivo
Located 25 km or 37.5 miles from Antananarivo, ‘Lemur‘s Park‘ is a private reserve dedicated to nature conservation. This reserve works in close cooperation with the Malagasy Ministry of Water and Forests to protect species of fauna and flora, with the intention of reintroducing them into the wild. The park spans 5 hectares of woodland, housing nine species of diurnal and nocturnal lemurs, as well as over 70 plant species, 40 of which are endemic to Madagascar.
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Located just 25 km (or 37.5 miles) from Antananarivo, Lemur‘s Park is a private reserve dedicated to the conservation of Madagascar‘s unique fauna and flora. Working closely with the Malagasy Ministry of Water and Forests, Lemur‘s Park covers 5 hectares of land with over 70 plants species, 40 of which are endemic to Madagascar. Its inhabitants, nine species of diurnal and nocturnal lemurs, feed on a variety of leaves, insects, fruits, and vegetables. Since 2001, the park has planted more than 11,000 trees. In September and October, the beginning of the rainy season, baby lemurs can be spotted. Generally, lemurs give birth to just one offspring after a gestation period of around 120 days.
At the end of the Lemurs Park tour, we drive back to Antananarivo, stopping at the bustling Digue Market for souvenirs. Here, one can find a range of original and unique Malagasy crafts and products. Once done, we will drop you off at your hotel.
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Two hour tour
Antananarivo highlights
Exploring Antananarivo can be an exciting experience! Start by visiting the Train Station Soarano, then take a stroll down Independence Avenue. After that, make sure to check out the Analakely Market, then take on the challenge of climbing the Queen’s staircase. Finally, finish your trip with a visit to the Upper Town of Tana and the Cathedrale d’Andohalo.
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Are you looking for a great way to explore the capital of Madagascar? Join us for a small tour of Antananarivo, the city of a thousand soldiers! You will be able to discover its unique beauty and learn about its history, monuments, architecture, and local markets, as well as take in the stunning views of the city. We will take you to the front of the Soarano Train Station, the Independence Avenue, Analakely Market, the Queen’s staircase, the Upper Town, and the Cathedrale d’Andohalo. Don’t miss this chance to experience the beauty of Antananarivo!
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Three hour tour
Antananarivo highlights
Join us on this fascinating tour of Tanà and explore its three distinct levels – the lower, middle, and upper–town. Witness the city‘s rich history and culture as you pass by its many historical buildings and monuments. Don’t miss this opportunity to immerse yourself in the city‘s unique atmosphere – come with us and enjoy!
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Are you looking for a great way to explore the capital of Madagascar? Join us for a three hour tour of Antananarivo, the city of a thousand soldiers! You will be able to discover its unique beauty and learn about its history, monuments, architecture, and local markets, as well as take in the stunning views of the city. Discover the hidden gems in each quarter as we explore! Don’t miss this chance to experience the beauty of Antananarivo!
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