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.
Lorant
Lorant
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Connect with Lorant to meet up for coffee or drink
Connect and stay in Lorant's home
Connect with Lorant to know about the hidden gems of Budapest
Connect with Lorant to explore Budapest together
Connect and lend Lorant's vehicle or get a ride
Budapest
I am a welcoming Hungarian as most of us, and happy to give you some guidance during your stay. N...
Yazeed
Yazeed
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Connect with Yazeed to know about the hidden gems of Amman, Jordan
Connect with Yazeed to explore Amman, Jordan together
Amman, Jordan
I can show you around the city of Amman. I can also give you advices about Jordan.
Ghada
Ghada
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Connect with Ghada to know about the hidden gems of Cairo, Cairo Governorate, Egypt
Connect with Ghada to explore Cairo, Cairo Governorate, Egypt together
Cairo, Cairo Governora...
I am a software engineer. I live in Cairo.
Mohamed
Mohamed
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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...
We can have tours together and I’d like to be your company during your vacation in Egypt
Armin
Armin
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Connect and stay in Armin's home
Connect with Armin to know about the hidden gems of Koper
Connect with Armin to explore Koper together
Connect and lend Armin's vehicle or get a ride
Koper
I can take you around my country, depends on what you want to see. Cycling, hiking, swimming or s...
Mohsen
Mohsen
Connect and stay in Mohsen's home
Rome
Ciao! I'm a local from Rome, Italy. I'd love to show you around the city and share all my favorit...
B
B
Connect with B to meet up for coffee or drink
Connect and stay in B's home
Connect with B to explore Istanbul together
Istanbul
Just its name!! 
Chrysostomos
Chrysostomos
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Connect with Chrysostomos to know about the hidden gems of Mesa Chorio, Cyprus
Mesa Chorio, Cyprus
Hey there! 👋 Welcome to Paphos! I'm a local  and I'd love to show you around. As a tech-savv...
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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.