Tour of Antananarivo step by step through the history of Antananarivo

Our journey begins at the Queen's Palace, the perfect starting point, as this is where the history of Antananarivo was born. The entrance to the Rova of Manjakamiadana costs 40,000 ariarys (approximately 8 € per person). From this hill, the capital was formed, its symbols of power were built, and the first pages of its history were written.

From there we head to the aristocratic court, where traditional justice was administered, and then to the Prime Minister's Palace, a center of power that shows how political authority was organized.

Next, we visit Ambatonakanga, a place of cultural change. With the arrival of missionaries, the city was transformed and the first Protestant church was built, marking a new era in its spiritual and social life.

Then we explore the heart of the city: the artisan markets, Independence Square with its iconic column, and the Antananarivo City Hall, a symbol of the Republic and center of current political life.

Finally, our tour ends at the Antananarivo train station, a colonial monument and former gateway to the rest of Madagascar. This marks the end of our walk, but also opens the doors to more stories beyond the city.

This tour is more than a walk: it is a journey through time, from royal history to the Republic, through cultural change and daily life in Antananarivo.