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.
Sonny
Sonny
Connect with Sonny to meet up for coffee or drink
Connect with Sonny to know about the hidden gems of Athens
Connect with Sonny to explore Athens together
Athens
I am a world traveller myself and now a local resident of Athens, Greece. I can help show you aro...
Can
Can
Connect with Can to meet up for coffee or drink
Connect with Can to know about the hidden gems of Konya, Türkiye
Connect with Can to explore Konya, Türkiye together
Konya, Türkiye
If you want a local friend who can show you around in Konya. You are looking at the right person.
Luca
Luca
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Vicenza
There is a lot more than Venice here. Want to go outside the tourist traps or just only have a ne...
Fady
Fady
Connect with Fady to meet up for coffee or drink
Connect with Fady to know about the hidden gems of Amman, Jordan
Connect with Fady to explore Amman, Jordan together
Amman, Jordan
let me show you how locals are living here
Nikos
Nikos
Connect with Nikos to meet up for coffee or drink
Connect and stay in Nikos's home
Connect with Nikos to know about the hidden gems of Athens
Connect with Nikos to explore Athens together
Connect and lend Nikos's vehicle or get a ride
Athens
I would gladly provide local info, just ask me :)
AURORA
AURORA
Connect with AURORA to meet up for coffee or drink
Connect with AURORA to explore Rome, Metropolitan City of Rome, Italy together
Rome, Metropolitan Cit...
Me basically from India and I have beeb living in Rome for five years
burak
burak
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Connect with burak to know about the hidden gems of Cappadocia
Cappadocia
im living cappadocia for a long time.
Abdulaziz
Abdulaziz
Connect with Abdulaziz to know about the hidden gems of تبوك السعودية
Connect with Abdulaziz to explore تبوك السعودية together
تبوك السعودية
A licensed tour guide by the Ministry of Tourism in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia in the NEOM, Al-U...
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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.