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.
George
George
Connect with George to meet up for coffee or drink
Athens
Let’s stroll around the streets of Athens
Dimitris
Dimitris
Connect with Dimitris to meet up for coffee or drink
Connect with Dimitris to know about the hidden gems of Athens, Greece
Connect with Dimitris to explore Athens, Greece together
Athens, Greece
Looking for excuses to go on regular road trips to Peloponnesus, Evoia and Central Greece. If you...
Alex
Alex
Connect with Alex to meet up for coffee or drink
Connect and stay in Alex's home
Connect with Alex to know about the hidden gems of Nea Filadelfeia
Connect with Alex to explore Nea Filadelfeia together
Connect and lend Alex's vehicle or get a ride
Nea Filadelfeia
I would show the city and good greek food
Oana
Oana
Connect with Oana to meet up for coffee or drink
Connect with Oana to know about the hidden gems of Bucharest
Connect with Oana to explore Bucharest together
Bucharest
If you are into art-i know many museums in Bucharest. I also know places for horseriding or for s...
František
František
Connect with František to meet up for coffee or drink
Connect with František to explore Prague together
Prague
I've been living in Prague for 7 years and still discovering new places. There are places you fin...
Burak
Burak
Connect with Burak to meet up for coffee or drink
İstanbul, Türkiye
I would like to help people explore.just text me when you came to İstanbul and we will meet
Saša
Saša
Connect with Saša to meet up for coffee or drink
Connect with Saša to know about the hidden gems of Tivat
Connect with Saša to explore Tivat together
Tivat
tho there's not much to see in city itself (besides few nice bars lol), region of Boka Kotorska i...
Driss
Driss
Connect with Driss to meet up for coffee or drink
Bucharest, Romania
Long walks around the city, to feel the vibes
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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.