Booking choice: The inner circle, Lacock and Bath day, from $222 per person. Check dates Tour details
The standard inner circle ticket includes a panoramic tour of Bath and time in the city, but not the Roman Baths. The listing includes "Entrance to Roman Baths Museum (If upgrade option selected)", and the itinerary marks the stop as admission not included.
That leaves three choices: pay for the upgrade, buy your own ticket from the Roman Baths, or skip it and walk Bath's streets instead.
The quick answer
Roman Baths entry is only included with the upgrade option on the flagship tour. Bought direct, adult tickets (19+) cost £26.50 on weekdays and £29 at weekends in September and October 2026, rising to £29 and £33 in June. The itinerary allows about an hour, so it is the museum or a walk around Bath, not both.
Is Roman Baths entry included on the inner circle tour?
Only if you choose the upgrade option; the standard ticket includes a panoramic tour of Bath, not museum entry.
The itinerary lists about one hour at the Roman Baths stop, with Bath Abbey and the Royal Crescent as pass-bys. Without the upgrade you use that time to explore on your own.
Want the Roman Baths sorted? Pick the upgrade option when you check your date.
Check dates for the inner circle, Lacock and Bath dayHow much are Roman Baths tickets if you buy them yourself?
Adult (19+) prices change by month and day of the week: £23.50 to £33 in 2026, and booking ahead is £2 cheaper than on the day.
Children aged 6 to 18 pay £19.50 on weekdays and £22 at weekends in September and October. The month-by-month prices are on the Roman Baths ticket page.
| 2026 period | Adult weekday | Adult weekend |
|---|---|---|
| January | £23.50 | £26.50 |
| April | £26.50 | £29.00 |
| June | £29.00 | £33.00 |
| September and October | £26.50 | £29.00 |
Should you take the upgrade or buy your own ticket?
Take the upgrade if you know you want the museum: your own ticket is a timed slot, and you will not know the exact time of the Bath stop until the day.
With only about an hour in Bath, a slot that does not match the coach's arrival can cost you the visit. Compare the upgrade price at checkout with the direct price above before you decide.
Is an hour enough for the Roman Baths?
Enough for a quick visit of the Great Bath and the main museum, but not a slow one.
Guests are split. One wrote that they "did the Roman Bath tour as well and really enjoyed" it; another "didn't have time [for] the museum but I was ok with that". A third said there was plenty of time everywhere "except for Bath where you really need a whole weekend".
What can you see in Bath if you skip the museum?
Bath Abbey stands right beside the Roman Baths, and Pulteney Bridge and the Royal Crescent are within reach on foot.
One guest who skipped the museum spent the time shopping, seeing the Royal Crescent and "the bridge", walking through the park and grabbing a pint. The tour's panoramic drive also passes the Royal Crescent and the abbey.
Want hours in Bath rather than one? This day pairs Stonehenge with a long afternoon in the city; one guest reports about four.
Explore the Stonehenge and Bath day Tour detailsWhich day trips include Roman Baths entry?
The small-group Bath, Lacock and Stonehenge day includes it; the Stonehenge and Bath day offers it as an option; the Windsor, Lacock and Bath day excludes it.
The small-group day ($251) lists two hours at the Roman Baths with entry, but you see Stonehenge from the visitor path, not inside. For the inner circle plus the baths, the flagship's upgrade is the only option on this site. See the tours compared.
Roman Baths entry included, Stonehenge from the path: the small-group day from Marble Arch.
Check dates for the small-group Bath, Lacock and Stonehenge dayIs the Roman Baths worth it on a day trip?
Yes if Roman history is why you came to Bath; if you would rather see the Georgian city, skip it without guilt.
One guest summed up the visit: "those Romans were superb engineers". The baths are open daily 9 AM to 6 PM with last entry at 5 PM on standard days.
Frequently asked questions
Is it cheaper to book Roman Baths tickets in advance?
Yes: advance prices are £2 less than tickets bought on the day.
How long is the stop in Bath on the inner circle tour?
The itinerary lists about an hour at the Roman Baths stop, plus a panoramic drive past the Royal Crescent and Bath Abbey.
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Stonehenge Inner Circle, Lacock & Bath
- English Heritage stone circle access outside normal opening hours
- Guided walk in Lacock, with an optional meal at the George Inn (own expense)
- Panoramic tour of Bath; Roman Baths entry only with the upgrade option
Bath, Lacock & Stonehenge Small Group
- Standard Stonehenge entry (visitor path, not the inner circle)
- Entry to the Roman Baths
- Guided walks in Lacock and Avebury
Stonehenge & Bath with Entry Options
Stonehenge and Bath for half the price, seen from the path
