How GAFFL Works

Search Destination

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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.
Richard
Richard
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Connect with Richard to know about the hidden gems of Ostrava, Česko
Connect with Richard to explore Ostrava, Česko together
Ostrava, Česko
Hey, we could walk through the city and i could show you my favorite pubs, parks etc. Just hmu.
Domenico
Domenico
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Connect with Domenico to know about the hidden gems of Pisa
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Pisa
Let me show you the best hidden gems in Pisa(and best bar and food)
Hassan
Hassan
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Connect with Hassan to know about the hidden gems of Beirut, Lebanon
Connect with Hassan to explore Beirut, Lebanon together
Beirut, Lebanon
Fluent Arabic and English speaker, well-educated, artist
Alexandros
Alexandros
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Connect with Alexandros to know about the hidden gems of Athens, Greece
Connect with Alexandros to explore Athens, Greece together
Connect and lend Alexandros's vehicle or get a ride
Athens, Greece
As a local from Athens, I would love to show you around beyond the usual tourist routes! I can ta...
kader🍀
kader🍀
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Connect with kader🍀 to know about the hidden gems of Perugia, Province of Perugia, Italy
Connect with kader🍀 to explore Perugia, Province of Perugia, Italy together
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Perugia, Province of P...
i like meet new people from wvry where and chare cooking watsh Tv walking
Borche
Borche
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Connect with Borche to know about the hidden gems of Čento, North Macedonia
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Čento, North Macedonia
I would like to take you haking in the mountains, rivers, lakes and show you the beauties of the ...
türkben
türkben
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Connect with türkben to know about the hidden gems of Edirne, Edirne Merkez/Edirne, Turkey
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Edirne, Edirne Merkez/...
dinner breakfast drink travel
Metwally
Metwally
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Connect with Metwally to know about the hidden gems of Al Haram, Giza Governorate 3512201, Egypt
Connect with Metwally to explore Al Haram, Giza Governorate 3512201, Egypt together
Al Haram, Giza Governo...
We will go around in my neighborhood ( while is totally close to pyramids like 10 mins ) and try ...
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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.