Karadeniz
TokatThings to Do & Travel Guide
The City of Wood Carving and Testi Kebab
What Is This City Known For?
Tokat is a city situated at the crossroads of Central Black Sea and Anatolia, known for its Ottoman-era caravanserai and historic bazaar. The traditional hand-printed textile art known as “Tokat yazması” is one of the city’s well-known handicrafts. The nearby Ballıca Cave is a natural cave known for its stalactites and stalagmites.
About
As one of Anatolia’s oldest settlements, Tokat offers a rich historical fabric with its wooden-carved mansions, its castle built into the rock, and its tradition of copperwork. It also ranks high on the list of food enthusiasts as the birthplace of testi kebab.
Spring and fall
The flight to Tokat Airport is a 1-hour drive from Amasya.
Affordable — accommodation and food are generally cheaper than on other Turkish travel routes. Check current prices on booking sites.
1-2 days
7 Accommodations
8 Restaurants
10 Things to See
9 Local Delicacies
How to Get There
By Air
Tokat Havalimanı
By Bus
Amasya, Sivas ve Samsun'dan düzenli seferler
By Car
Amasya-Tokat karayolu üzerinden
How Many Days Will You Stay?
We create an ideal route based on your length of stay.
Tokat - 3 Days Itinerary
3 days plan generated from 10 attractions and 8 restaurants.
Breakfast: Merkez, Tokat çevresinde
A traditional restaurant serving the most authentic version of testi kebab
⏱ 1 hours
Get DirectionsTokat Müzesi (Gazi Osman Paşa)
A museum housing Tokat's archaeological and ethnographic artifacts
⏱ 1 hours
Get DirectionsLunch: Kale eteği, Tokat çevresinde
At the foot of the castle, featuring local cuisine with a city view
⏱ 1.5 hours
Get DirectionsDinner: Merkez, Tokat çevresinde
A spot near the historic mansion that serves simple tea and sweets
⏱ 2 hours
Get DirectionsTokat Kalesi
On the hill overlooking the city, a historic castle dating back to the Byzantine era
⏱ 1 hours
Get DirectionsBreakfast: Zile, Tokat çevresinde
A traditional breakfast featuring local grape molasses and cheeses
⏱ 1 hours
Get DirectionsLatifoğlu Konağı
One of the finest examples of 18th-century Ottoman mansion architecture
⏱ 45 mins
Get DirectionsLunch: Pazar, Tokat çevresinde
Homestyle village meals at the cave entrance
⏱ 1.5 hours
Get DirectionsBallıca Mağarası
A cave with massive columns and halls on UNESCO’s Tentative List
⏱ 1.5 hours
Get DirectionsDinner: Merkez, Tokat çevresinde
A traditional restaurant serving the most authentic version of testi kebab
⏱ 2 hours
Get DirectionsZile Kalesi ve Antik Tiyatro
The site of the battle where Caesar famously said, "Veni, vidi, vici"
⏱ 1.5 hours
Get Directions💡 Son days — dönüş yolculuğu için zaman payı bırakın.
Routes Shared by Travelers
Loading...
Things to Do in Tokat
Showing 10 of 10 records
Tokat Kalesi
Şehre hakim tepede, Bizans dönemine dayanan tarihi kale
T
Kayalık tırmanış, zor
Kale eteğinde sınırlı sokak parkı
Latifoğlu Konağı
18. yüzyıl Osmanlı konak mimarisinin en iyi örneklerinden biri
K
Ahşap merdivenler
Ballıca Mağarası
UNESCO geçici listesinde, dev sütun ve salonlarıyla mağara
İ
Aydınlatılmış yürüyüş yolu
Zile Kalesi ve Antik Tiyatro
Sezar'ın 'Veni, vidi, vici' dediği savaşın yapıldığı yer
K
Yokuşlu
Tokat Müzesi (Gazi Osman Paşa)
Tokat'ın arkeolojik ve etnografik eserlerini barındıran müze
L
Erişilebilir
Almus Baraj Gölü
Ormanla çevrili baraj gölü ve piknik alanları
G
Araçla
Niksar Kalesi ve Tarihi Merkez
Danişmend Beyliği'nin başkentinden kale ve medreseler
Y
Yokuş tırmanışı
Almus Yaylaları
Baraj gölü çevresinde yüksek yaylalar
G
Araçla erişilebilir
Reşadiye İlçesi
Yeşilırmak vadisinde tarım ilçesi
A
Erişilebilir
Turhal Kalesi
Yeşilırmak vadisinde tarihi kale
V
Tırmanış gerektirir
Camping & Caravan Spots
No verified camping/caravan spot has been added for this city yet.
TV Shows & Films Filmed in Tokat
No verified filming location has been added for this city yet.
Nearby Cities
More Cities in Karadeniz
Day Trips from Tokat
Cities within a 3-hour drive — distances and times from real route data.
Sivas
106.5 km · 1h 20min
Çifte Minareli Medrese, Gök Medrese, Balıklı Kaplıca (Kangal)
Route and distanceÇorum
181.5 km · 2h 16min
Hattuşa Antik Kenti, Alacahöyük Ören Yeri, Yazılıkaya Açık Hava Tapınağı
Route and distanceSamsun
239.3 km · 2h 56min
Atatürk Anıt Müzesi (Bandırma Vapuru), Atakum Sahili, Amisos Tepesi
Route and distanceNearest Airports to Tokat
Road distance and drive time from the airport to the city centre (without traffic).
Tokat Havalimanı (TJK)
22.1 km to the centre, about 25 min
Sivas Nuri Demirağ Havalimanı (VAS)
110.9 km to the centre, about 1h 29min
Distance to Other Cities
Full distance table →Frequently Asked Questions
Spring and fall
The flight to Tokat Airport is a 1-hour drive from Amasya.
Affordable — accommodation and food are generally cheaper than on other Turkish travel routes. Check current prices on booking sites.
Tokat Kebabı, Zile Pekmezi, Bat (Tokat Batı) are among the famous local foods you must try.
1-2 days
Top spots in Tokat include Tokat Kalesi, Latifoğlu Konağı, Tokat Müzesi (Gazi Osman Paşa), Ballıca Mağarası.
Tokat offers accommodation in the following categories: Boutique Hotel, Hotel, Guesthouse.