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The Roman Baths are a complex of baths, a temple and a museum in the city of Bath, England. The baths were built around 75 BC by the Romans and remain one of the most famous tourist attractions in the city. The hot springs that fed the baths still flow today and are said to have healing properties. There is also a restaurant called Pump Room on site.

What an amazing experience we had in this astonishing place! It is magnificent!!I was totally impressed for the beauty of this complex and the truth is that I did not feel like leaving.You may visit this amazing monument for only £17.50 including the self-guided dispositive in many languages to understand each area. At the end of the tour, you can also drink the springs hot water, and believe me, it is really worth it!I highly recommend you to book your time online.

Maria F — Google review

A historical wonder and testament to the ingenuity of the ancient Romans, the Roman Baths are an absolute must for anyone interested in history, architecture or simply looking for a unique and immersive experience. On my recent visit, I was mesmerized by the grandeur and timeless beauty of this remarkable structure.When I entered the Roman Baths, I was immediately struck by their imposing presence. The massive stone columns and intricate carvings showcased the mastery of Roman craftsmanship and transported me to a bygone era. The attention to detail in every aspect of the architecture was truly astounding. From the imposing entrance hall to the intricate mosaic floors, it was clear that no expense had been spared in creating a truly opulent swimming pool.Exploring the different parts of the Roman Baths was like stepping into a living history book. The highlight, the Great Baths, with its colossal pool of warm, mineral-rich water, was a sight not to be seen. The idea of ​​Romans enjoying a quiet bath, engaging in discussions and social gatherings made me appreciate the importance of this common space in their culture.

?imon D — Google review

The self guided tour was nice to follow along so be sure to purchase that option. Although you could figure things out by reading the placards, the info given in the audio is a much richer experience. But it is amazing to see the old bath ruins and the artifacts uncovered. The educational component is palatable for students and nonstudents. There were a lot of people so be sure to give yourself a few hours to leisurely move through the tour.

Jennifer M — Google review

Went with my 10yr old daughter.Such a wealth of information and all delivered in a way that's accessible to all ages!Love the different audio options for adults and kids.Absolutely stunning displays and such a wonderful experience to imagine what the Romans would have seen when this was at its height!Tasting the water direct from the spring was great and it's not a flavour you would expect!

Peter B — Google review

I had an amazing time exploring the Roman Baths in Bath city. This historic site is a true gem. The well-preserved ruins, stunning architecture, and informative exhibits took me back in time. The ambiance was captivating, and the audio guide provided fascinating insights. The staff were friendly and knowledgeable. A must-visit for history enthusiasts and anyone looking for a unique experience in Bath!

Anitha K — Google review

Great experience! It was a long tour but worth it! We really enjoyed learning about the history of the bath house. You get a hand held device to help guide you through. There are places to sit occasionally because it is a long tour. There is a gift shop at the end and lots of places to shop. A great tour through history! Thank you, Roman Baths!

PA P — Google review

Amazing. At first, we were a bit put back at the cost of entry. However, the venue is well worth it. There are so many things to see. A labyrinth to explore. Hand-held device tour, so free to explore at your own pace. Areas had films of Roman citizens who brought each area to life. For example, Roman Gym. There were real life "Roman citizens" that you could talk to. I asked about the pipes "of the day" and was shocked at the answer. Colourful, historical, interesting, informative, well planned.....well worth a visit. Oh...and weekdays are cheaper than weekends.

Kay H — Google review

AMAZING historical place to visit! I will say that the tickets are not cheap, £28 for one adult on a weekend, but I definitely found that it was worth it. we spent hours here looking at everything and learning about Roman history, and especially liked the different choices of voices for the audio guide (i recommend following along with character options even if you're not a child, it's just more fun haha).

Lirio H — Google review

The history is great and it's a lovely set of ruins. The audio guides are very useful and available in many languages.Unfortunately it's horrendously over crowded in some parts, to the degree that I would not feel safe if there was an emergency.My review would be higher if not for this. We were there for maybe an hour and a half and found it fascinating.It's easy to get to in the centre of Bath which itself is a lovely city for a visit.Entrance price was over £20 per person so factor this in when you weigh up if it's worth it.

Chris S — Google review

Firstly this is an amazing piece of history which was great to see. It’s got the Roman baths to see and a small museum of artifacts and things found. There’s part of a Roman road there which is so well preserved and remarkably lower then our street level today. All the things here were just incredible and I loved being around history of 2000 years in age. It was just too busy to enjoy it as much as you would had it been quieter. I think that the numbers need to be limited because you can’t see things because of people in the way or you’ve got to wait ages to get a turn. It’s also ridiculously priced at £25 a person! Whilst I appreciate the importance of this place, the price doesn’t need to be that high. Would i recommend this place, well if you like history yes but be prepared for masses of people and an empty wallet. I’d give the artifacts inside five stars but the two stars are for the rip off prices.

Caroline B — Google review

A good historical place with lots to see, learn, understand and explore. The audio commentary provided by the ear set was awesome. It's a bit pricy, but" yes" to maintain the standards of the museum it's required.I have personally fallen in love with the city of Bath. Such a magnificent architectural marvel. A very well planned and designed city. One should spend at least 2 whole days exploring the city. Its so nice to see the buildings preserved in its original state. The eateries are just awesome.If anyone is visiting UK as a tourist then I would definitely recommend they should spend some quality at Bath.

Siddhant M — Google review

One of the best places to ancient bath and hot water procedure from old ages and they have their way to do the spa which is currently counted in one of the most relaxing things. Apart from that the bath town is very famous for circus building and the half moon shaped building called crescent. It was great day to visit the great spa of England.

Prithvi R — Google review

This heritage represents the old history of Bath and connection with Roman Empire. There was not only a pool but also a lot of information about the building and related history. The pathway was excellently designed. We found everything exciting. The staff were friendly and supportive. We enjoyed there very much.

Teki C — Google review

Buy tickets online and then use your email on the entry. You have a book a time slot.Use the free audio guide which is brilliant, on every part of the walk around you enter a number and someone tells you all about the subject.Highly recommended to anyone visiting bath

Shane B — Google review

Great place to visit and it was a lot bigger than I expected. Audio guides were free to walk round with, and you could choose to listen to the adult or kids version of the tour! There's also info on the walls so you don't have to use the audio guides all the time. I only used them part of the time. It's interesting to walk around.It's a bit pricy at £18 each but it's a lot better than summer prices!

Donna W — Google review

My second visit to the Baths and I would absolutely come back again and again.Reasonably priced and so much history, the free audio tour is excellent, and you can listen to as much or as little as you want.Not particularly crowded when we went at Half 10 on a Sunday and we spent about 2 and a half hours there.The water tasted like drinking a mouthful of pennies but with 43 minerals, it's probably quite good for you 👍

Elizabeth R — Google review

Very well laid out and very informative. A lot of work to maintain obviously. A bit warm and smelly underground but to be expected. Very busy even during winter. Good commentary on self- listening tour. I couldn't bring myself to taste the water but would have loved to experience a cleansing massage and a soak in the healing waters if it were at all possible, but I totally understand why you can't.

Liesl K — Google review

It's well worth a visit, although the entry tickets are a bit on the expensive side. The Roman Baths is a UNESCO World Heritage site that demonstrates rituals in Roman times, immersing them in the opulent bathing rituals of antiquity. The well-preserved remains, including the Great Bath, is well preserved while interactive exhibits and audio guides provide informative insights into Roman life. The museum showcases an impressive collection of artifacts, from sculptures to ancient coins, in the 3 levels accessible through the tour. It is a must-visit, although crowds can be a bit distracting especially since we visited on the bank holiday weekend.

Sanka I — Google review

I spent just under three hours in this beautiful museum. I recommend you take the audio guide as it makes it more interesting and informative. There is a one way traffic system which is preferred and you must wear your masks. The Roman Baths are so beautiful and picture-worthy. You could see and feel the warmth from the water and while you walk through the museum, you will feel like you're taken back in time. I 100% recommend booking a visit. Be prepared to spend money in the amazing souvenir store!

Zoe T — Google review

This is in a great location in the centre and east to find. Reasonably priced, we spent about 2 hours here the morning after an overnight stop in Bath before catching the train home. Very interesting history and educational displays throughout in a well planned route through the baths. Definitely worth a visit.

Paul C — Google review

What an amazing place. To think that all this history has been preserved so well. So much to see and there is even a children's activities area whilst you are going around. It is was a little crowded in some parts. Well worth the visit and the audio comentaty is very informative.

L L — Google review

Wonderfully restored Roman Bath house. This was left here for more than a few centuries until they restored, to the extent they could, it for today's visitors. The tour through the Bath is well organized and the self-guided feature was good. One really gets a sense of this Bath when Romans were here.

Christopher N — Google review

The price to the museum was around £20. You need to book in advance. Come 5 mins earlier than your slot opens. The museum is quite big and worth the money. They have audio guides with 5 or 6 different languages which is quite convenient. I went to the museum on a weekday, it was not really busy.Definitely recommend it as one of the best historical places in Bath.

Anastasia V — Google review

Loved the experience! This is the oldest historic place I've been so far. Amazing architecture. We got an audio device for the explanation of each part of Romans bath. One should definitely experience this. We get to taste the hot spring water at the end, which is even more amazing.Toilets are available (well maintained).This place does not have a car park, we parked our car 10 mins away close to Jane Austin centre but cheaper options are available at car park spaces.

Gayathri N — Google review

Had a great experience, visited the museum at twelve o’clock and finished the whole experience around two hours later.At the entrance we were given these phones full of interesting stories about each section the museum which made the whole experience better.Towards the end you get to have a cup of the bath spring water which tastes funny but has ten times the minerals of any water bottle sold in supermarkets.

Thomas W — Google review

Unbelievable piece of history in the centre of Bath.It took me 3 hours to get around and I could have taken longer. An audio tour is included in the price, this tells one everything you need to know, also included are extras about the archeology & some observations by Bill Bryson.Best fact of the day, the baths may be 2000 years old but the water fell as rain 10,000 years ago!

Rob D — Google review

I wasn’t sure if I was going to do this as it was £21.50 entrance, but I am so glad I did! It’s super informative, there’s self controlled audio guides for every attraction, and overall beautiful! They’ve built sections up around the ruins, and you can taste the water at the end too.It was so much more than I was expecting, 3 floors down of things to see! There’s an attached restaurant and gift shop too.

Karla R — Google review

Absolutely fantastic experience. We'll worth the money! The audio tour was interesting and informative. The museum exhibit was far more extensive than expected, and of course the baths themselves! Absolutely beautiful, and the idea that you're walking in the footsteps of people thousands of years ago 😀 2 warnings... 1st, Google says to allow 1 1/2 to 2 hours. If you want to make the most of the audio tour and the exhibits I'd allow at least 2 1/2 Hours. ( you really get your money's worth! ) 2nd, as other reviews say..... the water really does taste nasty 🤣

David P — Google review

What interesting history. There is so much information in here one could spend hours reading all the details of the artifacts the excavation has found. I found the inscribed lead tablets particularly interesting, both the prayers and the curses. The history of the place is so dense its easy to see how someone could spend a lifetime studying in even a small area like this. Definitely worth a visit. I also really liked the holographic presentations in the rooms that help visualize what life could have been like in the various rooms of the baths.

Nick C — Google review

We picked up the free audio guide and could listen to whatever we wanted by punching in the number. I don’t normally care for audio guides, but I did find some spiels engaging enough for my philistine brain. The layout of the museum was thoughtful and kept your interest. Overall, this is a must-do if you’re visiting Bath for the first time, or even if your last visit was some years ago.

Nicole C — Google review

The city of Bath is included in the UNESCO list. The Roman Baths (Bath) are a well-preserved bathhouse in Bath, Somerset, England.Unique architectural monument, interactive museum, audio guide is included in the ticket price.There are many archaeological finds from Roman times. What was most striking was the gilded head of Minerva. It’s incredible that the water is warm and you can see how it bubbles from the inside!We were there on Monday and there were a lot of tourists!It was educational!I recommend! 🥰

Снежана Ц — Google review

Really wish that I am a history lover so that I can enjoy this place more. Nevertheless, it's a good experience coming here. One of the must-visit place at least once if you're coming to Bath.They provide an audio guide for the tour. The main attraction was the hot spring and spa. It was literally hot! You'll learn about some informative things and there's a lot to see. Took about 1.5 hours to finish the tour so take that into account if you're gonna visit here. You can buy the ticket in advance through their website. Overall, it was a lovely experience.

Nadzim Z — Google review

Excellent attraction and very informative with a lot to see. There is a lot more to see inside than you would imagine looking from the outside.I booked a ticket for 10 am when it opened on a week day in January, so it was not busy, so it allowed plenty of time and space to look around. I think during the summer tourist season it gets very busy.Staff are friendly and helpful.Lovely attraction and very interesting 😊

Stuart J — Google review

Must visit attraction for everyone, no matter if you’re a history buff or not. The state of conservation is astonishing, the place is gorgeous and the audio tour really interesting. I recommend visiting near the closing hours, because the natural light gives a different vibe — super immersive. Allocate about 1 hour, hour and a half for your visit. I can’t recommend this place enough

María V — Google review

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