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.
Dimitrios
Dimitrios
Connect with Dimitrios to meet up for coffee or drink
Connect and stay in Dimitrios's home
Connect with Dimitrios to know about the hidden gems of Athens, Greece
Connect with Dimitrios to explore Athens, Greece together
Athens, Greece
Hey there! Welcome to Athens! 🇬🇷 I'm Dimitri, and I'm stoked to show you around my city. From the...
Wael
Wael
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Cairo
I live in Hurghada 😄 WE can meet and see
Sam
Sam
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Connect with Sam to know about the hidden gems of Beirut
Connect with Sam to explore Beirut together
Beirut
Lebanon is a classy town with a night life and nice scenery.
Ahmad
Ahmad
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Connect with Ahmad to know about the hidden gems of Cairo, Egypt
Connect with Ahmad to explore Cairo, Egypt together
Cairo, Egypt
We're gonna visit interesting sights, enjoy local meals, talk about cultures, and maybe we can tr...
Hama
Hama
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Connect with Hama to know about the hidden gems of Antalya, Türkiye
Connect with Hama to explore Antalya, Türkiye together
Antalya, Türkiye
Mmmm
Farrag
Farrag
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Wrocław, Poland
How about Coffee and exploring the city?
Bettina
Bettina
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Connect with Bettina to know about the hidden gems of Warsaw, Poland
Connect with Bettina to explore Warsaw, Poland together
Warsaw, Poland
* Here for good vibes, authentic connections and travel companions * Asian living and working in...
Michela
Michela
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Venice
Explore the less-known sites of Venice, Italy with the insight of a local.
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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.