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.
Okay
Okay
verification-badge Verified
Connect with Okay to meet up for coffee or drink
Istanbul
Hello, I am from Istanbul. My goal is to accompany you on our trip to Istanbul and improve my Eng...
Rain
Rain
Connect with Rain to meet up for coffee or drink
Istanbul
Let’s Explore real beauty of Istanbul with Excellent sightings, Cheap accommodation recommendatio...
Csaba
Csaba
Connect with Csaba to meet up for coffee or drink
Connect and stay in Csaba's home
Connect with Csaba to know about the hidden gems of Budapest, Hungary
Connect with Csaba to explore Budapest, Hungary together
Budapest, Hungary
hot springs, cool rooftops
Neno
Neno
Connect with Neno to meet up for coffee or drink
Connect with Neno to know about the hidden gems of Pula, Croatia
Connect with Neno to explore Pula, Croatia together
Pula, Croatia
I am Neno from Croatia. If you are planning to visit my country, I am at your disposal for some ...
yuosef
yuosef
verification-badge Verified
Connect with yuosef to meet up for coffee or drink
Connect with yuosef to know about the hidden gems of Gaza
Connect with yuosef to explore Gaza together
Connect and lend yuosef's vehicle or get a ride
Connect and use yuosef's travel and outdoor equipment
Gaza
There are many wonderful and cheap archaeological and tourist places here, and attractive and won...
Luca
Luca
verification-badge Verified
Vicenza
There is a lot more than Venice here. Want to go outside the tourist traps or just only have a ne...
pepsi
pepsi
Connect with pepsi to meet up for coffee or drink
Connect with pepsi to know about the hidden gems of El-Hosayneya, As Sawabi, Bab El Sharia, Cairo Governorate 4334031, Egypt
Connect with pepsi to explore El-Hosayneya, As Sawabi, Bab El Sharia, Cairo Governorate 4334031, Egypt together
Connect and lend pepsi's vehicle or get a ride
Connect and use pepsi's travel and outdoor equipment
El-Hosayneya, As Sawab...
<div data-bfc="" class="" data-ved="2ahUKEwiy3oXq4-KWAxWigP0HHQyrGJQQi4wTegoIAggACAAICBAA" data-h...
Hassan
Hassan
Connect with Hassan to meet up for coffee or drink
Connect with Hassan to know about the hidden gems of Beirut, Lebanon
Connect with Hassan to explore Beirut, Lebanon together
Beirut, Lebanon
Fluent Arabic and English speaker, well-educated, artist
As Seen In
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.