About this experience
Ambohimanga palace is a world heritage site by UNESCO. The visit of this place allows you to learn a lot on the history of the Malagasy history and the Merina monarach. Beautiful countryside landscape, driving through the different quarters of the capital city are among the highlight of the trip.
At a glance
- Duration: 4 hr
- Skip-the-line entry
- Private experience
Plan your experience
Set aside 4 hr for the experience itself, with additional time to reach your meeting or pickup point.
Before you go
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
What is included
- Hotel Pickup and Dropoff, Privale Vehicle with Englsih speaking driver, entrance fee at the Palace
Not included
- Tips, Meals, dirnks, Personal Expenses and Personal Liability
Itinerary and highlights
An Historic UNESCO World Heritage Site, the Ambohimanga Palace sits on one of 12 hills a short distance outside the city center. After we pick you up from your hotel, we travel to this area venerated as the birthplace of the Merina Kengdom. On top of the hill is the Palace, a large walled structure where King Adnrianampoinemerina lived from 1788 to 1810. The King's fame rests on his efforts to re-unite the Merina culture. Off and on over many years this Palace was closed to visitors, in fact, at one period, it was specifically closed to foreigners and pigs. Now you can visit the entire living quarters of the Merina royalty. Your guide will uncover such delights as the ancient queen's bathing pools, the unique points of architecture, and gardens of endemic and medicinal plants. It boasts a remarkable panoramic of the city of Antananarivo. After our visit, on our way back to the hotel, if there is time, we may stop at a local market with Madagascar-made products.
Meeting and pickup information
- At the hotel's reception
Languages and tickets
- English — Guide
- French — Guide
- Mobile Only
Tour operator
- Madagascar Lemur Tour & Guide
Accessibility and practical details
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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