Travel guide

Tokat

Tokat is a Black Sea interior province of Ottoman houses, rivers and vineyards. The old town, Niksar's castle and the local food traditions make it a rewarding stop between Ankara and the eastern Black Sea.

Black Sea 614,141 12 Districts

Photo: Lubunya · CC BY-SA 4.0

Why visit

Tokat

TaşhanKaz GölüUlu CamiPaşa HanGökmedreseZinav GölüZile KalesiMevlevihane

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This guide covers all 81 provinces, the World Heritage sites, local food, transport, emergency numbers and the small details that make a trip easier. It is written for foreign visitors and built from public records, official indexes and original research.

Opening hours, prices and transport change. Confirm details with the official venue before you go.

Sources: Sources & credits

Kültür ve Turizm Bakanlığı Türkiye Kültür Portalı

Top attractions

Taşhan Read more

Kaz Gölü Read more

Ulu Cami Read more

Paşa Han Read more

Gökmedrese Read more

Zinav Gölü Read more

Zile Kalesi Read more

Mevlevihane Read more

Civilizations of Anatolia

Civilizations

Pontusc. 300 BCE, 1461 CERead more

Local flavours

Tokat Kebabı · local specialtyBakla Dolması · local specialtyMumbar Dolması · local specialtyKuru Patlıcan Yemeği · local specialtyKelem (lahana) Dolması · local specialty

Souvenirs and local products

ÇemenBez SucukTokat YaprağıTokat BileziğiBakır EşyalarZile Pekmezi / Zile LeblebisiEv EkmeğiTokat Telli ZurnaKuşburnu MarmeladıTokat YazmasıCevizFolklorik Bebek Ve Kıyafet Yapımı

Museums

Latifoğlu Konağı MüzesiZile Kent Müzesi

Culture and living heritage

Tokat Ağzında Söylenen KelimelerTokat Yöresinde Giyilen Kadın Kıyafetleri İle Aksesuar Ve TakılarıVarvara EfsanesiTokat Atasözleri

Outdoor activities

Sportif Olta Balıkçılığı, Akbelen YaylasıSportif Olta Balıkçılığı, Zinav Gölü Ve YaylasıYaban Hayatı (fauna) Gözlemciliği, Kaz Gölü Kuş Cenneti (yaban Hayatı Geliştirme Sahası)Kampçılık, Almus Baraj Gölü ÇevresiAkbelen YaylasıZinav Gölü Ve YaylasıKaz Gölü Kuş Cenneti (yaban Hayatı Geliştirme Sahası)Almus Baraj Gölü ÇevresiTurhal, Şenyurt Beldesi Mercimek TepeDoğa Yürüyüşü (trekking)Almus Baraj GölüKaravan

Culture Atlas

Legends, games, weddings, beliefs and everyday traditions recorded by the Türkiye Culture Portal.

Varvara EfsanesiTurhal İsminin EfsanesiTokat OyunlarıÇekirge OyunuArı Sağma Oyunu / Vız OyunuDokumacılıkHatipoğlu TürküsüDeve Oyunu

23 records · Names and links come from the Türkiye Culture Portal. Check the official page for current details.

Where to stay

Yazmacılar Hanı Otel

16 accommodation options listed by OpenStreetMap.

Accommodation listed by the Culture Portal, alongside OpenStreetMap options.: 7 records.

Fırat Palas OtelÇavuşoğlu Plevne OtelGreen Erek OtelÖnder OtelÇavuşoğlu Tower OtelFamilya Otel

Districts and neighbourhoods

Almus28,135 Population · 36 Neighbourhoods

797 Streets

Artova7,589 Population · 7 Neighbourhoods

98 Streets

Başçiftlik8,445 Population · 9 Neighbourhoods

191 Streets

Erbaa103,409 Population · 45 Neighbourhoods

1,814 Streets

Merkez201,969 Population · 60 Neighbourhoods

2,341 Streets

Niksar63,594 Population · 48 Neighbourhoods

1,146 Streets

Pazar12,875 Population · 12 Neighbourhoods

288 Streets

Reşadiye43,108 Population · 50 Neighbourhoods

1,271 Streets

Sulusaray6,536 Population · 4 Neighbourhoods

84 Streets

Turhal77,707 Population · 36 Neighbourhoods

2,343 Streets

Yeşilyurt8,045 Population · 7 Neighbourhoods

223 Streets

Zile52,729 Population · 20 Neighbourhoods

1,202 Streets

Getting there

Main airports serving the province

TJK

Tokat Havalimanı · Merkez

Practical information

Emergency

Emergency · Ambulance112
Police155
Gendarmerie156
Fire110
Forest fire177
Tourism hotline176

Provincial Culture & Tourism Office

0356 280 17 00

iktm60@ktb.gov.tr

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Health & safety

Pharmacies164
Hospitals11
Police10
Taxi5

Post office

PTT · 444 1 788

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Travel tips

Carry some cash for small villages, markets and taxis; cards work in most hotels and city restaurants.
Check museum and archaeological-site opening days before travelling; some close one day a week.
Book hot-air balloons, popular restaurants and summer ferries in advance, especially in high season.

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Place names and indexes are compiled from the Türkiye Culture Portal, UNESCO, OpenStreetMap and public tourism sources.