Originally Posted by fikio

I will be flying via Turkish Airlines from Bombay to Istanbul, Turkey (Ataturk airport), and have an 8-hour stopover before flying to NYC by Turkish Airlines. I saw the following tour information:

http://www.istanbulinhours.com/

Do I qualify for this free tour during my stopover? I am assuming that my luggage will be checked directly from 1 flight to the next and that I am allowed to leave the airport in Istanbul?

I have a US passport, do I need to get a visa beforehand?

Thanks!