Roman Baths Tours and Tickets

There are plenty of ways to experience the Roman Baths. Looking at ratings and reviews previously given by customers, these are the best tours available right now:

• Stonehenge, Windsor Castle, and Bath From London

• Stonehenge, Windsor Castle, and Bath Full-Day Guided Tour

• Stonehenge and Bath Tour From London

• Windsor, Stonehenge, and Bath Day Trip From London Spanish

• Stonehenge and Bath Day Trip From London With Optional Roman Baths Visit

Tickets to the Roman Baths vary. Currently, online advance tickets for adults start at £26.50, student/senior tickets start at £25.50, and kids’ tickets start at £19.50 (children under 5 visit for free). Booking in advance online saves £2. Cost-saving family packages and upgrades are available.

Yes, the Roman Baths are worth visiting. One of Bath's most important attractions, the ancient landmark dates back to AD 70, when Bath was a Roman settlement. Today, the baths are part of a UNESCO World Heritage Site. While history buffs and architecture lovers can explore independently, you can get even more out of your visit by joining a guided tour.

Per one customer who booked the Stonehenge and Bath Tour From London, "Great trip to visit interesting and important sites. I highly recommend this tour! Not only did we experience these UNESCO sites, Andrew took time to point out many important details along the way and on the return trip."

No, the Roman Baths aren’t used for bathing or swimming these days, but visitors can tour the historic site and museum. If you want to experience bathing Roman-style, head to the nearby Thermae Bath Spa, which boasts an open-air rooftop pool and a wellness suite with Roman-inspired steam rooms.

The Roman Baths in Bath are split into four different attractions: The Sacred Spring is where the naturally hot water rises; the Roman Temple, of which remains the temple pediment; the Roman Bath House that harks back to ancient bathing days; and finds from the original site in a museum.

Audio guides and printed information are included with admission to the Roman Baths. These give the site’s history in a wide choice of languages. A special children’s audio guide piques kids’ interest with stories of Roman characters. Author Michael Rosen narrates the English-speaking guide.

The Roman Baths are busiest during school vacation and peak summer months when big tour groups arrive. To skip the worst crowds at these times (or out of them), head there as soon as the attraction opens or a few hours before the official closing time.

Yes, booking is recommended as this is Bath’s super popular attraction. Visitors can book directly at the site, online, or via a day trip from a different city. Day trips are a great way to visit the attraction, as they often package round-trip transport along with pre-booked admission tickets for convenience.

No food and drink, including hot beverages, could be consumed in the Roman Baths. The only exception is water in a transparent container. The Roman Baths attraction does have the Pump Room Restaurant, though, where visitors can enjoy breakfast, brunch, or afternoon tea—often with music from a resident pianist.

There are tons of fun things to do when you're done visiting the Roman Baths. According to travelers, these are some of the top attractions in Bath:

• Avebury

• Lacock

• Jane Austen Centre

• Silbury Hill

• Royal Crescent

View Viator's guide to all the best attractions in Bath.