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Khans and cave roads

Tokat

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HELLO, TOKAT

Khans and cave roadsWelcome.

The inns and madrasas of Tokat are a strong start for inner-city exploration. The cave of Ballica complements this trip with natural formations. By matching the walking route in the center with a county trip, you can see different periods and environments on the same journey.

Don't think of the city as just a transit point. Choose from the historical and natural stops below; make room for a table in your itinerary to meet the local cuisine.

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DON'T MISS

Tokat · Follow the trail.

A museum door, an old street, a break in nature, you choose the stops of your route.

Official city guide
01Nature and city discovery

Ballıca Mağarası

Ballıca Cave lies 7 kilometres south of Pazar district centre in Tokat and about 1 kilometre southeast of Ballıca village.
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02Historic and cultural landmark

Gökmedrese

This historical monument, which has been used as a museum near Taşhan on Gaziosmanpaşa Boulevard for many years, is one of Seljuk works. The structure, which has not been placed in the book, is XIII....
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03Nature and city discovery

Taşhan

One of the most beautiful inn in Turkey, Taşhan is one of the largest city in Anatolia. It is on Gaziosmanpaşa Boulevard. It was built between 1626 and 1632...
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04Selected place to visit

Abdulmuttalip Zaviyesi

Mahmutpaşa Neighborhood, Zaviye on the way to Coldupınar, in the time of Abu Sait Bahadir Khan, the ruler of Ilhan, in 1318 by Abdullah bin Muhyi...
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05Selected place to visit

Ali Paşa Cami

Ali Pasha was Bosnian and grew up from Enderun. The daughter of Bayezid II married Fatma Sultan, grandson of Selcuk Sultan's daughter. Various palaces...
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06Selected place to visit

Almus Baraj Gölü

The Almus dam lake, which is also important today as a trout growing area, turns a slight elbow and enters the Omala Plain throat...
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English summaries are adapted from the linked Turkish Culture Portal sources. Check each official source for current visiting, restoration, accessibility and ticket information.

Tokat · Your car rental plan

When combining the city and nearby sights, include pickup/return locations, passengers, luggage and vehicle category in your request. Confirm the full price, handover arrangements and availability with the supplier.

Watercolor illustration inspired by Anatolian table, tea and local productsInspired by Turkish cuisine / Artificial intelligence illustration
SAVOUR THE CITY

Tokat food traditions
a place at the table.

The local kitchen is one of the most enjoyable ways to meet the city. In the Cultural Portal, you can explore the tastes recorded for this city below, and you can find the story and preparation of the food from their official sources.

Food names and links: T.C. Ministry of Culture and Tourism Tokat cuisine. Menu availability varies by business and season.

CHOOSE SOFRANIZI

Tokat · Where to eat

Check the menu, location, and service time from the enterprise's own channel before you leave.

FROM THE BUSINESSER'S OWN RESOURCE

Pirhan Restoran

Slap kebab and local dishes are on the menu of the business. Ask to pre-run availability for meals that require preparation.

Yarahmet · Tokat Merkez

Source checked: 28.10.2026
PLAN YOUR VISIT

Take your time.
Make time to explore.

This is an idea of a visit; it is not a distance or shortest path ranking. Create your plan by checking the districts and opening conditions of the stops.

  1. 01
    For your first discovery

    An introduction to the city

    BALLICA MAĞARASI · GÖKMEDRESE

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  2. 02
    For your second discovery

    A little deeper.

    TAŞHAN · ABDULMUTTALİP ZAVİYESİ

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  3. 03
    When you have time

    Expand route

    ALİ PAŞA CAMİ · ALMUS BARAJ GÖLÜ

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SMALL NOTES, A HAPPY TRAVEL

Before you go.

When visiting historical sites

Visiting layouts of museums, places of worship and worship structures may vary. Watch directions in protected areas; check photo and accessibility conditions from the official source.

How to plan vehicle delivery?

Tokat Specify delivery district, neighborhood and dates when creating a demand for it. Contact the delivery company at the airport, hotel or different point; clarify the deposit and insurance conditions through the offer.

Without taking a lunch break

Local food is not expected to be available in every restaurant. Ask to operate your menu, allergen and diet requirements; the resource date shown here is not a guarantee of up-to-date service.

WHEN YOU'RE READY

Tokat On their way
The steering is yours.

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THE WAY TO THE WAY

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