Antananarivo Greeters
Free Walk with a local
Discover Antananarivo through a free walk with a local
Welcome to Antananarivo, Madagascar’s vibrant capital and the starting point for discovering the island’s rich traditions. Just a short journey beyond the city, rural communities offer a glimpse of everyday life shaped by the land and its seasons. Follow paths between green rice paddies, watch local fishers at work in rushing waters, and see zebu cattle—an enduring part of Malagasy life—grazing nearby.
Along the way, your Greeter can share stories, introduce you to local customs and help you see the capital’s surroundings from a new perspective. Step away from the familiar, connect with the people and places that make Madagascar unique, and let your visit begin.
Click here to request your greet
Remember: A Greet means meeting a local resident to walk around town with you as new friends. The first step will be to talk to the Greeter about the details of your personalized tour. It's not about taking part in a standardized tour, but about exploring the city with an expert volunteer .
Mini group, maximum six people
Our core value #2 reads "Greeters welcome individuals and may serve small groups of up to six people."
The reason is that each Greet should be an opportunity to talk to each other and that seems impossible in bigger groups.
Also important: we do not mingle people from different requests but serve only you (and your friends).
Meet a local volunteer
Our core value #1 reads "Greeters are volunteers, a friendly face for those visiting a city."
It's true: Our Greeters love their city or town and they are proud to share this with guests.
How could you better discover the most interesting spots of a place?
Free service, no tipping
Our core value #3 reads "Meeting a Greeter is free of charge."
We do not follow a "give what you think is ok (but please give)" strategy. Greeters honestly do not like any tipping because what they give comes from their heart not because of any tipping expectation.
If you would like to support the Greeters as a whole you are welcome to donate to the International Greeter Association here.
Submit Feedback here after your Greet
Become a Antananarivo Greeter or contact us for general questions.
