The Wonders of Istanbul (full-day private tour)

Would you like to explore some of the wonders of Istanbul in a day? Hagia Sophia: Built as a church in 537 and turned into a mosque later. Breathtaking place! Topkapı Palace: It's where the Ottoman sultans ruled the whole empire for 4 centuries. It has got 4 courtyards, 3 ceremonial gates and several buildings. Blue Mosque: Only Ottoman mosque with 6 minarets. Its interior decoration has got about 21k tiles with more than 50 different compositions. Turkish people call it "Sultan Ahmed Mosque" because it was built by Sultan Ahmed I between 1609 and 1620. Hippodrome: It's is a Greek word meaning horse path. It used to have amazing monuments but only 3 of them could survive. They are the Obelisk of Theodosius, the Serpent Column and the Walled Obelisk. Basilica Cistern: Largest and greatest underground cistern of Istanbul that was built in the 6th century. Grand Bazaar: One of the oldest covered markets in the world. The Wonders of Istanbul tour is a great way to begin your journey in this magical city!