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.
Fatih
Fatih
Connect with Fatih to meet up for coffee or drink
Connect with Fatih to know about the hidden gems of İstanbul, Turkey
Connect with Fatih to explore İstanbul, Turkey together
İstanbul, Turkey
I like to travel and swim
Mo'men
Mo'men
Connect with Mo'men to meet up for coffee or drink
Connect with Mo'men to know about the hidden gems of Cairo, Cairo Governorate, Egypt
Connect with Mo'men to explore Cairo, Cairo Governorate, Egypt together
Cairo, Cairo Governora...
going out , drink something and share our experince regarding travelling
Manuel
Manuel
Connect with Manuel to meet up for coffee or drink
Connect with Manuel to know about the hidden gems of 95014 Giarre, Metropolitan city of Catania, Italy
Connect with Manuel to explore 95014 Giarre, Metropolitan city of Catania, Italy together
Connect and lend Manuel's vehicle or get a ride
95014 Giarre, Metropol...
Enjoy a coffee on the wonderful Riposto's old town together 😍
Branko
Branko
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Connect with Branko to meet up for coffee or drink
Connect with Branko to know about the hidden gems of Novi Sad
Novi Sad
Not a tour guide, just someone who enjoys good coffee, conversation and showing my city the way l...
Patti
Patti
Connect with Patti to meet up for coffee or drink
Athens, Greece
Fancy exploring the city together? Get in touch
Muath
Muath
Connect with Muath to meet up for coffee or drink
Connect and stay in Muath's home
Connect with Muath to know about the hidden gems of Amman
Connect with Muath to explore Amman together
Amman
To hangout and to show you around
Enrico
Enrico
Connect with Enrico to meet up for coffee or drink
Connect and stay in Enrico's home
Connect with Enrico to know about the hidden gems of Rome
Connect with Enrico to explore Rome together
Rome
I am available on weekends but I always prefer leaving Rome and heading to small towns or in beau...
Emre
Emre
Connect and stay in Emre's home
Connect with Emre to meet up for coffee or drink
Connect with Emre to know about the hidden gems of İstanbul, Türkiye
Connect with Emre to explore İstanbul, Türkiye together
Connect and lend Emre's vehicle or get a ride
Connect and use Emre's travel and outdoor equipment
İstanbul, Türkiye
Second year in Turkey, settled down here in Istanbul, and i got Turkish citizenship, i love disco...
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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.