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.
Ahmed
Ahmed
Connect with Ahmed to explore Sharm El-Sheikh, Qesm Sharm Ash Sheikh, South Sinai Governorate, Egypt together
Sharm El-Sheikh, Qesm ...
i wanna show you my beautiful city .. Sharm al sheik is beautiful destination for haveing a great...
Tamer
Tamer
Connect with Tamer to meet up for coffee or drink
Connect and stay in Tamer's home
Connect with Tamer to know about the hidden gems of Cairo, Cairo Governorate, Egypt
Connect and lend Tamer's vehicle or get a ride
Cairo, Cairo Governora...
U r welcome
Gopi
Gopi
Connect with Gopi to meet up for coffee or drink
Connect with Gopi to explore Prague together
Prague
Hey there, solo traveler! Welcome to Prague! πŸ‘‹ I'm a local from Prague, and I'd love to show you ...
Rachel
Rachel
Connect with Rachel to meet up for coffee or drink
Connect with Rachel to know about the hidden gems of Cairo
Connect with Rachel to explore Cairo together
Connect and lend Rachel's vehicle or get a ride
Connect and use Rachel's travel and outdoor equipment
Cairo
Egypt is not simply a destination filled with monuments and scheduled stops, it is home. when som...
Mohamed
Mohamed
Connect with Mohamed to meet up for coffee or drink
Connect with Mohamed to know about the hidden gems of Cairo, Cairo Governorate, Egypt
Connect with Mohamed to explore Cairo, Cairo Governorate, Egypt together
Cairo, Cairo Governora...
Hey there, fellow traveler! Welcome to Cairo! I'm a local here and I'd love to show you around th...
Angelos
Angelos
Connect with Angelos to meet up for coffee or drink
Connect with Angelos to know about the hidden gems of Zefiri, Greece
Connect with Angelos to explore Zefiri, Greece together
Zefiri, Greece
Hey there..if you are planning to visit Athens i can maybe show you around here. I too am looking...
Moamen
Moamen
Connect and stay in Moamen's home
Connect with Moamen to meet up for coffee or drink
Connect with Moamen to know about the hidden gems of Heliopolis
Connect with Moamen to explore Heliopolis together
Connect and lend Moamen's vehicle or get a ride
Connect and use Moamen's travel and outdoor equipment
Heliopolis
Hey there! Welcome to Heliopolis, Egypt! I'm a 26-year-old guy who loves horseback riding, trekki...
Amir
Amir
Connect with Amir to meet up for coffee or drink
Connect and stay in Amir's home
Connect with Amir to know about the hidden gems of Erbil, Erbil Governorate, Iraq
Connect with Amir to explore Erbil, Erbil Governorate, Iraq together
Connect and lend Amir's vehicle or get a ride
Connect and use Amir's travel and outdoor equipment
Erbil, Erbil Governora...
Hey there, solo traveler! Welcome to Erbil! I'm a local engineer who loves exploring the city, ca...
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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

β€œI 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.