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.
Lukáš
Lukáš
Connect and stay in Lukáš's home
Stod, Česko
I can show you around Pilsen
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.
Mo
Mo
Connect with Mo to meet up for coffee or drink
Connect with Mo to know about the hidden gems of Warsaw, Poland
Connect with Mo to explore Warsaw, Poland together
Warsaw, Poland
Im ready for showing any place in poland
Dionisios
Dionisios
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Connect with Dionisios to meet up for coffee or drink
Connect and stay in Dionisios's home
Athens, Greece
add me on social dionisios GIAILIDIS Instagram Facebook to meet you 😘😘😘 0030 699 320 2108 viber...
yonatan
yonatan
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Connect with yonatan to meet up for coffee or drink
Connect with yonatan to explore Tel Aviv-Yafo, Israel together
Tel Aviv-Yafo, Israel
Show him the main attractions of the city starting from the port to the Jaffa market
Артём
Артём
Connect with Артём to meet up for coffee or drink
Kiev
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Ashraf
Ashraf
Connect with Ashraf to meet up for coffee or drink
Connect with Ashraf to explore Egypt together
Connect and stay in Ashraf's home
Connect with Ashraf to know about the hidden gems of Egypt
Connect and lend Ashraf's vehicle or get a ride
Egypt
Come and explore Egypt with me
Keith
Keith
Connect with Keith to meet up for coffee or drink
Florence, Metropolitan...
I would love to have a friend to see the sights and enjoy good food
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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.