Private Istanbul Tour – Full Day of Iconic Sights & Local Gems

Or Sultan Ahmed Mosque is a still-functioning place of workship featuring stained glass windows with intricate designs and hand-painted blue tiles.

Οnce the centre of public life in Constantinople, the Hippodrome was the scene of ferocious chariot races. The Obelisk of Theodosius, the Serpentine Column and the Column of Constantine are located here.

The former Greek Orthodox Christian patriarchal cathedral dedicated to Holy Wisdom, later an Ottoman imperial mosque and now a museum.

It was constructed beneath the palace and its purpose was water storage as well as water filtration for those buildings.

An opulent complex of four courtyards, a harem, and a garden that served as the main residence and administrative headquarters of the Ottoman sultans.

One of the largest and oldest covered markets in the world, with 61 covered streets and over 4,000 shops offering a large array of products.

Called Christea Turris by the Genoese — is a medieval stone tower in the Galata/Karaköy quarter of the city.

City's largest square, famed for its restaurants, shops, and hotels. It is also the location of the Republic Monument.

A 19th century, baroque-style building is one of the most glamorous palaces in the world. It was the administrative center of the late Ottoman Empire.

Known officially as the 15 July Martyrs Bridge, is one of the three bridges spanning the Bosphorus strait while connecting Europe and Asia.