How GAFFL Works

Search Destination

Search and select a destination that you are traveling to.

Find Locals

Browse through the list of locals in istanbul.

Get Connected

When you find a local who you want to take tips from or meet up with, click the connect button and start chatting with them.

Take Tips & Trips

Get the best tips and advice from locals, or plan a trip together, meet up, and let them show you around their town.
Mohamed
Mohamed
Connect with Mohamed to meet up for coffee or drink
Connect with Mohamed to explore Cairo together
Cairo
Hey there, fellow traveler! Welcome to Cairo! I'm a 22-year-old guy who loves exploring my city, ...
KAREEM
KAREEM
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Connect with KAREEM to know about the hidden gems of Cairo
Connect with KAREEM to explore Cairo together
Cairo
Hello, If you are in cairo for a couple of days and want some company to explore the city and do ...
ms
ms
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Connect and stay in ms's home
Connect with ms to explore Rome together
Rome
Let's make a good memory in Rome.
Tony
Tony
Connect with Tony to meet up for coffee or drink
Connect with Tony to know about the hidden gems of Tirana
Connect with Tony to explore Tirana together
Connect and lend Tony's vehicle or get a ride
Tirana
Since I am a traveler myself, I can give you the right suggestion what to see and what to do, unf...
Patrick
Patrick
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Connect with Patrick to know about the hidden gems of Brixen
Connect with Patrick to explore Brixen together
Brixen
We can simply have a drink or i can show you around my city. I'm organizing a lot of cultural stu...
Noura
Noura
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Connect and stay in Noura's home
Connect with Noura to know about the hidden gems of Alexandria, Alexandria Governorate, Egypt
Connect with Noura to explore Alexandria, Alexandria Governorate, Egypt together
Alexandria, Alexandria...
I'd like to share music,movies, share culture habits and meeting with my Egyptian friends,
Lorenzo
Lorenzo
Connect with Lorenzo to meet up for coffee or drink
Connect with Lorenzo to explore Rome, Metropolitan City of Rome Capital, Italy together
Rome, Metropolitan Cit...
I'm passionate about art and history. I can take you to see the most unusual and fascinating plac...
Mustafa
Mustafa
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Connect with Mustafa to know about the hidden gems of Istanbul
Connect with Mustafa to explore Istanbul together
Istanbul
I’d be happy to show you around the city, take you to beautiful viewpoints and hidden spots, and ...
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What GAFFL Users Are Saying
Marie
Marie Arroseres
from France

"It’s really nice to have a platform like GAFFL with lots of travelers wanting to do the same as you, a real beautiful cultural exchange. You can meet people so easily and in a trustful way. We were four girls, from French, German and American backgrounds, without knowing each other from before. We spent an amazing week together, 2000km driving, camping on the way. We saw kangaroos, koalas, penguins and pelicans"

Saed
Saeed Alam
from Canada

“I have found GAFFL to be an amazing tool for finding similar minded travel partners to embark on an adventure. Through GAFFL, I had organized a trip to Mexico City last month and Quazi joined the trip from Victoria, BC. We spent 14 days of straight exploring, hiking, eating and drinking. Quite an amazing experience - all thanks to GAFFL!”

Scarlett
Scarlett Mansfield
from United Kingdom

"I accidentally scrolled across GAFFL and I'm so pleased I did. I met Amaia and immediately decided to road-trip together. We're spending 10 days together and it's great because we have so much in common. Couldn't have done it without GAFFL helping us find one another! It has honestly made NZ so much cheaper to explore as I get to split the costs with someone too​"

Why GAFFL is the Best Place to Meet Locals in Istanbul

GAFFL is perfect for travelers who are looking to meet locals and have an authentic experience in Istanbul. We have a 3-step verification process which includes social media, phone number, and valid government ID, so you can feel safe about meeting locals in Istanbul. With users from over 190 countries, you can connect with locals. take tips, meet and explore Istanbul together.