This world heritage site in Bath is the signature feature of the city and its namesake! And while it is a bit pricey, it's not an extortionist tourist trap in my opinion. That's because the site is quite large, and the audio guide is very thorough, meaning you can easily spend 2 hours here exploring and learning about the ancient Roman bath complex. Definitely worth a visit! read more

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Such an amazing place! Definitely an easy 5 stars! This is a must visit if you're in the town of Bath. Not only are the Roman Baths a beautiful place to visit, but it's quite an informative learning experience as well. This site is oozing with history and charm. The architecture at the Roman Baths, as well as the city itself, is definitely something to behold! As far as the tour goes, you are provided with an audio guide that is available in several languages, and you are able to go at your own pace. I particularly liked the interactive parts of the tour, where an actor playing someone from the time period explains each piece or artifact. Beware, though, even though we went on a weekday, this place was super packed, so during the weekends I'm sure it's pretty insane! But either way, you should definitely check this historical site out! read more

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I took a day trip from London via train. No need to do a tour group. It is easy to take the train from London and find the place. You can buy your ticket online or you can buy it at the entrance. It is 26 pounds to go in. It will take about an hour to get through the whole area. It is very interesting to see the history of this place. At the end of your tour, you can drink some water from the hot springs. Not the green water you see in the pictures. It does taste a little different. if you are a history buff, this is a must. It may be a little boring for children. read more

There is not much more to add to other reviews. A must do when visiting Bath. Well worth the admission with much to see and lots of interaction learning. Accessible for those with limited mobility with ramps and a lift Very crowded especially in the summer on my recent visit however doable Lots of spots to take photos too! read more

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This place was GORGEOUS!! The architecture is fascinating, and it was such a cool opportunity to learn about so much Roman history in London, and see a real Roman Bath house! You can't bathe in here, but there's a touristy bath house next door (that looked amazing, but the wait was literally 3 hours when we got there). The audio guide is really informative and interesting! Would definitely recommend visiting! It also has really cool-looking moss growing on it lol read more

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Ancient history has always fascinated me, but it's the mundane parts of history that truly capture my attention. My visit to the Roman Baths are a manifestation of this curiosity. While it seems obvious, the idea that this ancient (yet civilized) society commissioned such magnificent works as this facility, purely for the purpose of *bathing* (a concept that appears to have been mostly disregarded throughout Europe for a millennium) just staggers me. Take my word for it, and opt in for the audio tour. You will be as deluged with information as if you stood under the gaping mouth of the aquifer that to this day supplies this tremendous installation. The view from the gallery above the baths, with the stern yet eroded gazes of Roman Emperors peering down into the murky waters below, belongs on a postcard. Fortunately, you can buy one in the gift shop. My only unfulfilled wish is that someone, someday, publishes a book with translations of all the Roman Graffiti that has been discovered here, throughout Britannia, and other sites, such as Pompeii (seriously, if you want a laugh, Google "Pompeii graffiti", and find out just how little we have evolved over the past two thousand years). read more

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About $20 (UK pounds) to see this ancient building / ruins, which dates back about 2,000 years, if you make the drive to Bath. You get an audio device like a really old cell phone to hang around your neck. It plays audio clips of the history as you walk through the building on a self-guided tour. They may also provide human-guided tours at certain times. Expect to dedicate at least two hours to the self tour if you listen to all the audio clips and look at the artifacts. You can't get into the hot spring baths, but based on the color of the water you probably won't want to. I found it very interesting and educational. Very interesting experience if you're into history and exploring other cultures. If that's not your thing, skip this event. Really no reason to drive to Bath at all if you're not coming for this experience. read more

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The Roman Baths are a big attraction in the City of Bath. It is located in the old city square right next door to Bath Abbey. Between the two, it is incredibly picturesque. I was lucky enough to visit the Baths while on a tour to a few other destinations on that day. I was in a group of about 50 and at the Baths is where we were let go for a few hours. Entering with our group was great. There was 50 of us and there was no wait. The tickets were already bought and the venue was ready for us when we go there. A tour is the way to go. Once we got in the Baths we were allowed to spend as much time as we wanted. When you enter, you get what looks like a toy phone and it has a keypad that describes what you are looking at so you can lead your own self tour. I honestly didn't use it and I didn't know when the last time it had been sanitized was. The Baths are beautiful, the architecture of the building leaves you in awe. It is absolutely gorgeous. The story behind the baths are very interesting and the tour is set up so it tells you all about the history of the baths. There are different rooms you can go into and you can go outside above the main pool for wonderful photos before heading down and either sitting next to the main pool or sitting in an alcove. Just and FYI, no you cannot touch the water. However, there is still some natural mineral water you can try that is offered as you leave. I tried it and didn't think it was too bad. I have had worse at the Fountain of Youth in Florida. However, my poor sister did not feel the same way and I don't think she finished her little cup. Overall, the Roman Baths are a great way to spend some time. I would allow a good 30 mins to a half hour depending on your level of attentiveness and ease of boredom. I honestly don't know the cost because it was factored into the day tour we did but when I looked up online I remember it being a fair price. read more

This World Heritage Site in the village of Bath "consists of the remarkably preserved remains of one of the greatest religious spas of the ancient world. The city's unique thermal springs rise in the site and the Baths still flow with natural hot water." Their website truly says it better than I ever could, but I CAN tell you about the experience. A ticket to enter ranges from about £15-20, depending on if you visit during a weekday or the weekend. Any child up to 18 years old can get in for only about £10. We thought it was totally worth it, as your ticket also comes with a free audioguide. We wandered around at our own pace and learned crazy facts about this historical spot. The audioguides really helped us appreciate everything we saw. There were a lot of people here, but that's only because it's an interesting spot. I also LOVED the surrounding town, which was full of cute book shops, candy shops, restaurants and more. Jane Austen was also from Bath, so there's a big flower display in the shape of one of her books, as well as a Jane Austen Center. Spend an entire day in Bath! read more

Some people are trying to ban Roman numerals, I say not on my watch. This is Where the Romans would clean themselves. £17.5 to enter, expensive, but this is the thing to do here apparently. It took me an hour to walk through everything, others might spend 90 mins here. Some areas too crowded with people, so some crowd control would have been good. The bath the size of a swimming pool is the main part and you circle around it through different rooms, from the top down. Free audio guides available. read more

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What a city. Bath was more vabriant than I thought and it's old historic buding mixed with modern shops made this visit a delight. I received the audio tour and it was really easy to follow along. It was very warm inside just a warning. The Baths were beautiful and it the audio tour dis a great job at helping to take you back in time. Make sure you take a sip of water from the spring at the end of the tour! read more

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This was a fantastic attraction in the center of Bath, UK. We went as it was opening to get tickets without the crowds. The audio tour was very informative and thorough. I liked that I could go at my own pace with each of the spots. The museum has a mix of artifacts from the Romans (jewelry, bones, utensils, letters, etc.) located throughout the different levels as well as the ancient Roman baths, benches, mosaics, geothermal heated water piping, etc. I liked seeing the geothermal heated water moving through the pipes and beneath the floor. The main bath, located outside, is a good depiction of what the entire complex may have looked like thousands of years ago. Overall, I really enjoyed seeing a piece of Roman history that still functioned today. I think it is a pretty unique experience and a must see if in Bath. read more

Definitely a cool site that was included in our Stonehenge tour. The tour inside is quite long, as it includes inside and out and is mostly only one way in and one way out. It can get humid and gross inside and at peak tourist season, downright dreadful. Historically, it is cool and they have some reenactment on screens throughout the tour. The town of bath itself was cobblestone and quaint. The Cornish pie shop is a MUST! read more

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This is my second time visiting Bath. Great experience, very informative, and the hot springs is a cool experience. I'm glad they keep this place clean as I had not visited for over 10 years. I visited during off season so we were able to get tickets when we arrived and they let us in right away. It's worth it to come during off season just for photos alone. Like most tourist places, beware of inconsiderate people who may walk in front of you or get too close to you just to get a selfie. Tip: -If you come in October and the rain is on and off, make your way inside The Abbey which is right next door. Do a quick tour of the church while you wait for sunshine. It's free but you may donate whatever you have to the church. read more

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Must see- worth the trip from London. When you enter you receive an audio guide that you can use throughout the tour for historical and architectural information. There is a ton to learn and the the site is absolutely stunning. You can also drink some of the spa water at the end- said to be great for you given the high mineral content. Pro-tip: buy a ticket in 'advanced' to skip a huge line in. You can buy it just a minute beforehand on your phone! read more

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I came here with my wife as we had 1/2 a day to spend in Bath, England. The Roman Baths are amazing and the history of the site not only dates back to ~70 AD but the reconstruction in the 1800's is also amazing history of the region. The site had numerous baths in the Roman era and even sacrifices were performed on the site. This place would have been a modern spa even by today's standards. The amount of artifacts is amazing, could not recommend higher. read more

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Enjoyed the tour of the Roman Baths very much. There were so many people, but to be expected. I was able to get the photos despite the number of people that were about. I have an appreciation of the audio tour...and the staff was amazing. Appreciate that they were kind and helpful! read more

Can I just say I loved, Loved, LOVED being here. Of course, I was thinking Jane Austen and every other British novel set here. And the restoration work and the various levels and excavations were fascinating. Luckily I was there on a chilly Monday in November so the crowds were at a minimum. Yes I got the audio headset but quickly abandoned it for my own impressions and...yknow I can read signs. The heat from the hot springs kept the entire site comfortably warm. And I loved seeing the Roman excavations. The gift shop at the end if quite extensive and I may have even bought some Christmas presents while there. read more

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Unforgettable experience. Enlightening illustrations of Roman life in Britain almost 2000 years ago. Audio tour well-designed to be as short or As long as listener wishes. read more

I was pretty excited to the see the Roman Baths, it's one of those places that I never thought I would see in person. The Roman Baths is also a popular tourist attraction in the UK, and even in 2018 its pretty busy, I am sure back in its heyday this was the place to be. The water is not safe to swim in, they say it has dangerous bacteria, but while on the tour you can see areas of the water that is still an active hot spring. The audio tour is the best way go, gives you more perspective and understanding of this historic site. After the end of the tour you get a chance a taste water, its part of the price of the tour, it's a fountain that has hot water freely flowing, grab a cup and give it a try, its suppose to offer some healing qualities. If in the area, do give the town of Bath a tour & the tour the Roman Baths, it was a great stop outside of London. read more

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The Roman Baths are 2000 years old. That is seriously older than your grandpa's grandpa's grandpa's grandpa! Hmm. The word grandpa might not have even been used at that time...but I digress. With an area steeped in history, you cannot pass up a chance to visit this world heritage site. Imagine walking into a place where the Romans used to frequent for their steaming hot springs. Combine it with a day trip to Stonehenge (which is only an hour away) if you're pressed for time. The admission price is 14 quid and comes with an audio guide. If you decide you just want to come here to take beautiful pictures, you can certainly do that; but to fully understand and be in awe of how the structure came to be and how natural spring water comes into the "Sacred Spring", (hot water at a temperature of 46°C rises here at the rate of 240,000 gallons every day) listen to the audio guide and peruse the models that are on exhibit at the museum. The ruins itself is wonderfully preserved. There is also a fancy (read: overpriced) restaurant called the Pump Room adjacent to the baths where you can dine after exploring the grounds. Whatever you do, don't skip out on the gift shop! I purchased some clotted cream fudge bars for 1.99 quid and my co workers loved their super sweet toffee flavor! Guess that alone makes this day trip from London worth it. read more

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Really great - highly recommend to anyone in the area! Recommend spending at least 2 hours because there is just woo much history and interactive information that you don't really want to speed through it! read more

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Many people In America said The Baths were great and they did not disappoint. I love that they do not allow gum inside! We were told as we walked through, we could touch everything, flash photography was fine, but don't put your hand in the bath water. It was great! The history of the place is felt as you go underground and see the excavated springs. They have glass floors see you can see everything. Totally worth going. read more

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Absolutely amazing!!! Dating a couple hundred years pre Christ, these lovely and intelligently designed Roman bathes were found underground a couple decades ago by British archeologists. After years of unearthing and rebuilding and cleaning up the general area, tourists are allowed to walk through this once fancy, extravagant resort frequented by Romans them occupying this part of the UK. Only wealthy to-do Romans ( and their servants) would have traveled here to these mineral hot springs to bath in the thought to be healing waters and get massages and other spa-like treatments. (It's thought enemas and vomitoriums were used frequently, as well.) There are period actors who dramatically reenact what would have been the scene there. It's really fascinating. Highly recommend! The area of Bath in general is quite wonderful!! read more

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I went on a trip to Europe by myself and was determined to explore England outside of London. I flew in from Venice and rented a car so I could drive out to some landmarks and attractions. I'm so glad I came to the Roman Baths! Admittedly, parking was a pain. It's not their fault, but the area is a bit confusing. Any who, I paid ahead of time online. When I got there I just checked-in and picked up my audio thing (looks like a phone) which educates you on what you're seeing. I only planned to stay an hour, but boy I was wrong! There's so much to see. If I didn't have to catch a flight back to Los Angeles I would have stayed 2-3 hours exploring. My favorite part was the fact that you could taste the water towards the end of the self guided tour. It smelled sort of like eggs/sulfur. I would go back next time I'm in the UK. read more

The Roman Baths were my high school Latin class days realized. High points: 1. Very well preserved facility 2. Museum does a good job outlining the social function of a bath house and uses story lines, characters, and projected overlays to help you "imagine" what it would have been like 3. You can take a swig of the natural spring water at the end Recommended time: The 90 minutes I had was NOT enough. I could have easily spent 2.5 hrs here. Long story: I had taken Latin in high school, and much of the curriculum was focused on ancient Roman life. This perfectly fit in as the baths were built at least by Vespasian's life (76 AD). At the baths, you get to see the historic facility which includes a huge public hot springs, private baths for each gender, a cold bath room, sauna, dressing room, the remains of the heating room for the sauna, and the floor plan where there used to be a temple. You'll see what remains of the ruins, and there is a fantastically crafted museum around this to help color the picture. The exhibits include Roman coins, bath house tools, the types of people who went to or worked at the baths, curses women left to the temple gods when things didn't go their way, the functions of each of these rooms, the Roman and British history surrounding these baths... There's a gift shop as well as a place to drink water at the end. 90 minutes as allotted by my tour guide were not nearly enough! This was really well preserved and fun to visit. If you enjoy history, you'll enjoy this place. read more

What a unique piece of history. If you are in Bath, you must visit and learn about this unique spot. It is right in the heart of the town and easy to get to. The tour is so informative and more interesting than one would think. We grabbed our headphones and wandered at our own leasure from room to room. It was such a unique place and you really can do it at your own pace. The architecture is like nothing else and there is so much to see and learn. We moved rather quickly as there is only so much history I am able to take in, in one sitting but i'm sure others stay for hours, taking every bit of it in. Afterwards, head on over to the thermal spa and pamper yourself while swimming in the same thermal waters that the roman baths are known for. read more

I love history and this is one historical place that is easy to get to and frankly interesting to visit. If you like me who will read basically every possible sign, listen to every narrative, you can easily spend over half a day there. It is an impressive site considering the history behind and it's interesting to see how there's still heat coming out of the ground even to this day! read more

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You must give credit to the Romans; they conquered their way through Europe and crossed into England. Then, their first thought: Phew! We stink! Let's build a hot tub! Seriously, as an engineer, I really can appreciate the engineering that went into constructing the baths. They included private baths, community baths, lounges, and drainage systems. Those were some smart dudes! The Roman Baths are located in . . . wait for it . . . Bath, England! Still, if you read my other review on Stonehenge, you could fit both Stonehenge and Roman Baths into a single-day visit. I deducted a star because the admission is $20 (US). Be sure to stay out of the water because it IS that GREEN and it will burn your flesh off. Just kidding. read more

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Great tour! You get an in depth look and view of the Roman Baths. For about 13-15 euros you get entrance and an audio guide for as long as you'd like, but it would probably take you about 45 mins to an hour to get through the entire site. Check it out if you're in Bath because it's definitely worth it! read more

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I highly recommend to those visiting the UK -- especially if you're staying for any length of time in London -- to check the different travel websites for day trips through touring companies. We recently went on a Stonehenge and Bath Day Trip with entry fees included. As someone who has stayed the Bath over a weekend, 4 hours is plenty in Bath to see what you need to see (The Roman Baths, The Grand Pump Room, and the Norman Cathedral aka Bath Abbey). There is a lot of stunning architecture and I think others will find the history (and how the hot springs formed to be fascinating). I also recommend the audio tour .... I usually hate having a phone-like device on my ear, but here, it really helps take you through the baths. read more

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I enjoyed my visit here. The exhibits are very interesting. It's amazing how old the building is. If you're visiting Bath you should definitely stop by. Just be warned that it's very touristy and the gift shop is crazy expensive. You are probably better off doing any shopping along the nearby streets. read more

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Great but gets very crowded. You can book on-line and advised but not the day of the visit. They need to change the timing as some places are so crowded you have to bypass some of the exhibits. No way to know this in advance. read more

The tour we went on to go and see Stonehenge also took us to some other places, namely because you basically don't spend all that much time at Stonehenge. So ended up at the ancient Roman baths at the city of Bath. Unfortunately we only got to see the baths, and all the other ruins, we didn't get an opportunity to explore the rest of the town when we were here. Still, the baths are rather interesting, and they do go into a huge amount of detail about the place. I didn't mind it, and it was a good time filler before heading off to Stonehenge. read more

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A very historic site and worth seeing. There is an audio self guided tour and many other elements such as roman coins and other artifacts. You can also enjoy a drink sotting next to the baths. Took about 1 hour to go through. Nicely done, just crowded and some audio parts were dragged on a bit but the signs were great. read more

If you are in Bath this is the must see attraction. We stopped here on a sightseeing tour and I have to say the preservation of this historical site was impressive. The audio tour has TONS of information, but you can select how much you wish to partake in. The preservation of the remains and artifacts along with the historical context and geological description provided a rich and fascinating visit. It is amazing how you can explore all the ruins. You can even sample some of the spring water. I would say this attraction probably warrants 2 hours. What I would say is if history and ruins are not your forte this is an easy pass. If this is on your touring list it is also a very easy train ride from London and feasible to do for part of a day. Either way it is definitely a place to consider. read more

Eh, NO. Crowded and small. Underwhelmed after visiting baths in Italy or visiting Alhambra. A let down. NOT WORTH THE MONEY. The town itself is a great place to visit. The baths... not so much. You can have a better experience on-line... read more

We came here in September as part of a tour group out to the country so our time was abbreviated but long enough to take the full audio tour. The artifacts are so interesting and it's just a beautiful place period. Definitely a must stop if you're in Bath. P.S. Drink the water. read more

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There truly are no words. Just go see for yourself, make sure you take the time to listen to the audio tour, and take plenty of time to take everything in. I recommend going after 5. There's a discount, and the line-up to the museum disappears, which means you're able to move at your own pace and sit by the baths without feeling rushed or crowded. Not only do you see the baths, you get to walk through the courtyard of the original Roman site and see the genius inner workings of the baths and the adjacent rooms. read more

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I mean, you can't as a tourist, come to Bath and NOT visit this. We came with a tour group so tickets were ready for us when we arrived and we were let right in. The architecture of the place is so cool and out of place when you think about how you're in England (which I associate with medieval type stuff) and then there are these roman buildings. I've also read and watched a ton of Jane Austen and other period films/books so that was a second level mind trip to be in a place I've heard so much about for years. I loved being able to try the waters and imagine what it would've been like to do so in the ancient days for your health. I was surpised at how many other rooms there were to see as well besides the main pool area. Though this is a must do, I didn't think it completely lived up to what waa said about it. We were told it would take hours to go through the museum and there was so much to see yada yada. That may be true if it wasn't so incredibly crowded. It was physically impossible to get a good look at anything. Even so it took us way less time to get through the place then most people claimed and I didn't feel like I missed out on anything. We also didn't do the audio guide that came with our tickets because of the crowd factor. You couldn't possibly enjoy it with so many people mindlessly clogging up the exhibits and walkways glued to their devices. You have to come here at least once but it might not be exactly the experience you'd expect. read more