Rova of Antananarivo- Travel Tips
What to See, How to Plan & Tours- Historical & Cultural
- 5 Reviews
Reviews of Rova of Antananarivo
Dora Krsnik - 5
Ticket price 20000 Or 40000 to see more inside of palace If you want guide,take it from inside the gate. A lot of local people is waiting in front of gate and cominh with you to buy ticket,but they are not official guides.
Rubel Sisneros - 5
It was exceptional. I went in 2019 before the renovations, and it was alright. Now, since the renovations, it is SO much better. It's like a museum inside, and the guide was a huge help. Very knowledgeable, and the history of Madagascar really comes together. I recommend going with the two hour tour, because there's so much to see. It's too bad they don't let you take pictures inside, because there is some really beautiful stuff. Although, if we were allowed to take pictures, it would have taken 4 hours.lol
Chris (Just Roamin') - 5
Had a great tour round the ruva and Queen's Palace with Jackie. She spoke good English and paced the tour just right. Very interesting. Worth a visit although it's a bit of a trek to reach it.
Kokica Bokica - 4
Be careful of non official tour guides! I can say that museum is one of the highlights of Antananarivo. It shows and gives you more closer picture about political situation in Madagascar. Photos from some reason are not allowed inside of museum. It is easy to visit as it is walking distance from downtown, but you have to go up hill. It was rebuild after the fire, so many things are replica. Entrance is 20 K for two hours visit. Watch out of non official tour guides as we got scammed at the end. We had a tour from 3-5 pm ( at the end of the opening hours) so it was not crowded. Our guide finished a tour in a back yard where his friend join us and they asked 50 euros for a tips. Friendly guide at the beginning of our visit turn out in very unpleasant guy. We gave him 30k (10k was to cover his ticket - locals have reduced price) and we managed to leave the site but we felt unsafe on our way back to hotel as we knew he had a another friend at the entrance of the gate which we met at the first place. Luckily we came to hotel without any issue but that incident left bitter taste of Antananarivo.
Jason Dewkurun - 5
Filled with history. A shame fires destroyed the palace in the 90s but they did a good job rebuilding it and opening some sections to the public. You can see ancient stuff like their clothing, furniture, weapons and things from different areas of Madagascar. There's also a great panoramic view of the city from the top terrace of the palace. Incredible place. Worth the visit
