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.
Gulay
Gulay
Connect with Gulay to meet up for coffee or drink
Connect with Gulay to know about the hidden gems of Üsküdar
Connect with Gulay to explore Üsküdar together
Üsküdar
to walk around together, to show around, have coffee
Rita
Rita
Connect with Rita to meet up for coffee or drink
Connect and stay in Rita's home
Connect with Rita to know about the hidden gems of Urmia, West Azerbaijan Province, Iran
Connect with Rita to explore Urmia, West Azerbaijan Province, Iran together
Connect and lend Rita's vehicle or get a ride
Connect and use Rita's travel and outdoor equipment
Urmia, West Azerbaijan...
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Alex
Alex
Connect with Alex to meet up for coffee or drink
Connect with Alex to know about the hidden gems of Wien, Österreich
Connect with Alex to explore Wien, Österreich together
Wien, Österreich
See Vienna with the eyes of a local. Beside the main attractions you can experience the less tour...
Suleyman
Suleyman
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Connect with Suleyman to meet up for coffee or drink
Connect with Suleyman to know about the hidden gems of Istanbul
Connect with Suleyman to explore Istanbul together
Istanbul
I am up for meeting new people, especially real travellers.
Petar
Petar
Connect with Petar to meet up for coffee or drink
Pula, Croatia
I love places with stories… like Pula with its ancient charm and coastal beauty
Nik
Nik
Connect with Nik to meet up for coffee or drink
Connect with Nik to know about the hidden gems of Salò, BS, Italia
Connect with Nik to explore Salò, BS, Italia together
Connect and lend Nik's vehicle or get a ride
Salò, BS, Italia
I'm a local, and if you are coming to visit garda lake i can help you out! check my profile for m...
Akram
Akram
Connect with Akram to meet up for coffee or drink
Connect with Akram to know about the hidden gems of Misrata, Libya
Connect with Akram to explore Misrata, Libya together
Misrata, Libya
Show you around in my city the old places our tradition and culture in general help you with anyt...
Krish
Krish
Connect with Krish to meet up for coffee or drink
Connect and stay in Krish's home
İstanbul, Türkiye
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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.