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.
Theodora
Theodora
Connect with Theodora to meet up for coffee or drink
Connect with Theodora to know about the hidden gems of Athens, Greece
Connect with Theodora to explore Athens, Greece together
Athens, Greece
To Explore the ancient spots in Old Athens
Markus
Markus
Connect with Markus to meet up for coffee or drink
Innsbruck, Austria
I have travelled to 40 countries and visited many places. However, there is a good reason why I s...
Mark
Mark
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Connect with Mark to know about the hidden gems of Vienna, Austria
Connect with Mark to explore Vienna, Austria together
Vienna, Austria
lived in Vienna since 2020 and know the city quite well - mainly from a gastronomy perspective an...
Nejc
Nejc
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Connect with Nejc to know about the hidden gems of Ljubljana
Connect with Nejc to explore Ljubljana together
Connect and lend Nejc's vehicle or get a ride
Ljubljana
Hello, It would be my pleasure to offer you some advice for visiting Ljubljana and Slovenia. I...
Mary
Mary
Connect with Mary to meet up for coffee or drink
Connect with Mary to explore Минск, Беларусь together
Минск, Беларусь
Let’s have a good time together and explore Minsk 🌞🏘️
Ahmed
Ahmed
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Connect and stay in Ahmed's home
Connect with Ahmed to know about the hidden gems of Cairo
Connect with Ahmed to explore Cairo together
Connect and lend Ahmed's vehicle or get a ride
Connect and use Ahmed's travel and outdoor equipment
Cairo
Share tips and hangs and advises
Çağrı
Çağrı
Connect with Çağrı to meet up for coffee or drink
Connect with Çağrı to know about the hidden gems of Istanbul
Connect with Çağrı to explore Istanbul together
Istanbul
Pax Ottomana and the best city in the world
Sayed
Sayed
Connect with Sayed to meet up for coffee or drink
Connect and stay in Sayed's home
Connect with Sayed to know about the hidden gems of Istanbul
Connect with Sayed to explore Istanbul together
Connect and lend Sayed's vehicle or get a ride
Connect and use Sayed's travel and outdoor equipment
Istanbul
Hi! I’m Sayed — an architect and hospitality expert who has lived in Istanbul for years. I know...
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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.