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Travel back to ancient Rome and experience the grandeur of the Roman Baths of Caracalla. This sprawling complex was one of the largest public baths of its time, accommodating up to 1,600 bathers at a time. Admire the architecture, stunning mosaics, and sculptures that showcase the ingenuity of the ancient Roman civilization with priority access and combo options.
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Slide 1 of 6, Tourists walking through ancient ruins at Baths of Caracalla, Rome.
Tourists walking through ancient ruins at Baths of Caracalla, Rome.
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  • Enter quickly with pre-booked priority access so you can spend more of your visit exploring the vast ancient bath complex instead of waiting in lines.

  • On arrival, present your priority ticket, breeze past the main ticket desk, then head straight inside the ruins to begin your self-guided exploration.

  • Your ticket includes direct access to the Baths of Caracalla site, covering the main bathing chambers, open-air areas, and surrounding gymnasium remains.

  • Take your time wandering the ruins at your own pace, using the recommended 1 to 2 hours to explore different sections and soak in the site's atmosphere.

  • Upgrade to the audio-video guide option for adding immersive commentary and visuals to enrich every stop on your route.

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  • Enter quickly with pre-booked priority access so you can spend more of your visit exploring the vast ancient bath complex instead of waiting in lines.

  • On arrival, present your priority ticket, breeze past the main ticket desk, then head straight inside the ruins to begin your self-guided exploration.

  • Your ticket includes direct access to the Baths of Caracalla site, covering the main bathing chambers, open-air areas, and surrounding gymnasium remains.

  • Take your time wandering the ruins at your own pace, using the recommended 1 to 2 hours to explore different sections and soak in the site's atmosphere.

  • Upgrade to the audio-video guide option for adding immersive commentary and visuals to enrich every stop on your route.

from Original price€12.90
€11.90

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Slide 1 of 10, Baths of Caracalla ruins with arches and greenery in Rome, Italy.
Baths of Caracalla ruins with arches and greenery in Rome, Italy.
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  • Explore the Roman Baths of Caracalla at your own pace with detailed commentary at 17 key spots, turning a complex site into a clear, focused visit.

  • Receive the link to download your audio guide app via email or WhatsApp, then go straight to the main entrance at Viale delle Terme di Caracalla with ticket and fees covered.

  • Stroll one of the seven wonders of Rome as your app explains its key spots, revealing the surrounding ruins and the heating technology of the baths.

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  • Explore the Roman Baths of Caracalla at your own pace with detailed commentary at 17 key spots, turning a complex site into a clear, focused visit.

  • Receive the link to download your audio guide app via email or WhatsApp, then go straight to the main entrance at Viale delle Terme di Caracalla with ticket and fees covered.

  • Stroll one of the seven wonders of Rome as your app explains its key spots, revealing the surrounding ruins and the heating technology of the baths.

from Original price€15.90
€14.90

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Slide 1 of 7, Colosseum aerial view and Caracalla Baths ruins in Rome.
Colosseum aerial view and Caracalla Baths ruins in Rome.
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  • Travel back to Ancient Rome with this combo ticket that saves you money; enjoy access to the Colosseum and the Caracalla Baths!

  • The Colosseum was inaugurated in 80 AD, this arena was famous for gladiator fights, executions, and animal hunts.

  • Visit the Roman Forum, the hub of socio-economic life in Ancient Rome.

  • See Palatine Hill, from where you can take in unparalleled views of the city.

  • Enter the Roman Forum and Palatine Hill on the same day as your Colosseum visit or the next day.

  • Your ticket also grants you access to the Caracalla Baths in south Rome, an ancient spa complex and bathhouse.

  • Explore the various sections of the Baths, which doubled as a social gathering location and gymnasium for the ancient Romans.

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  • Travel back to Ancient Rome with this combo ticket that saves you money; enjoy access to the Colosseum and the Caracalla Baths!

  • The Colosseum was inaugurated in 80 AD, this arena was famous for gladiator fights, executions, and animal hunts.

  • Visit the Roman Forum, the hub of socio-economic life in Ancient Rome.

  • See Palatine Hill, from where you can take in unparalleled views of the city.

  • Enter the Roman Forum and Palatine Hill on the same day as your Colosseum visit or the next day.

  • Your ticket also grants you access to the Caracalla Baths in south Rome, an ancient spa complex and bathhouse.

  • Explore the various sections of the Baths, which doubled as a social gathering location and gymnasium for the ancient Romans.

from Original price€52.80
€47.30

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Slide 1 of 12, Visitors exploring the ancient Baths of Caracalla ruins in Rome, Italy.
Visitors exploring the ancient Baths of Caracalla ruins in Rome, Italy.
1 hr 30 mins
  • Explore the Baths of Caracalla and Circus Maximus with an expert, intimate group, gaining deeper insight into ancient Roman leisure and architecture.

  • Meet your guide at the meeting point a few minutes early, collect your headset and entry, then set off to explore Rome's ancient sites.

  • Benefit from included entry to the Baths of Caracalla and a guided route that links the sprawling bath complex with the Circus Maximus site.

  • Visit the bathing chambers and gymnasium remains at Caracalla, then overlook Circus Maximus as your guide evokes games, crowds, and Roman life.

  • Upgrade to a semi-private tour with a maximum of 10 guests for a more personal experience and easier access to your guide's insight and stories.

  • Choose your preferred live commentary, with tours available in English, Spanish, or French so you can follow every detail in the language you know best.

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  • Explore the Baths of Caracalla and Circus Maximus with an expert, intimate group, gaining deeper insight into ancient Roman leisure and architecture.

  • Meet your guide at the meeting point a few minutes early, collect your headset and entry, then set off to explore Rome's ancient sites.

  • Benefit from included entry to the Baths of Caracalla and a guided route that links the sprawling bath complex with the Circus Maximus site.

  • Visit the bathing chambers and gymnasium remains at Caracalla, then overlook Circus Maximus as your guide evokes games, crowds, and Roman life.

  • Upgrade to a semi-private tour with a maximum of 10 guests for a more personal experience and easier access to your guide's insight and stories.

  • Choose your preferred live commentary, with tours available in English, Spanish, or French so you can follow every detail in the language you know best.

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Slide 1 of 13, Omnia Card and Roma Pass in front of the Colosseum, Rome.
Omnia Card and Roma Pass in front of the Colosseum, Rome.
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  • Why settle for one pass when you can bundle two? Access 10+ attractions, snag-free entry tickets, and enjoy free public transport - your wallet will thank you.

  • Save a whopping 55% with the Omnia pass instead of buying separate tickets to Vatican Museums, Colosseum, and Palatine Hill.

  • With Roma Pass, pick 2 free attractions like the Colosseum and Roman Forum, access seamless ATAC transport, and score 20% off at over famous spots.

  • Skip those notorious queues at Rome's hottest attractions. Just remember to collect your cards from Central Rome before your adventure begins.

  • Valid for a full 72 hours from first use with no planning required – explore the Eternal City at your own delightful pace.

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  • Why settle for one pass when you can bundle two? Access 10+ attractions, snag-free entry tickets, and enjoy free public transport - your wallet will thank you.

  • Save a whopping 55% with the Omnia pass instead of buying separate tickets to Vatican Museums, Colosseum, and Palatine Hill.

  • With Roma Pass, pick 2 free attractions like the Colosseum and Roman Forum, access seamless ATAC transport, and score 20% off at over famous spots.

  • Skip those notorious queues at Rome's hottest attractions. Just remember to collect your cards from Central Rome before your adventure begins.

  • Valid for a full 72 hours from first use with no planning required – explore the Eternal City at your own delightful pace.

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St. Peter's Square with Basilica and obelisk, Rome, Italy, featuring Roma Pass.
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  • Access over 45 Rome attractions with one digital pass, plus unlimited public transport and discounted entry to museums, tours, and events across the city.

  • Your pass covers museums, archaeological sites, galleries, public transport, exhibitions, and discounted cultural experiences throughout Rome.

  • Visit landmarks like the Colosseum, Roman Forum, Borghese Gallery, Castel Sant’Angelo, and Capitoline Museums with one convenient pass, subject to availability.

  • Pick a 48-hour or 72-hour pass option based on your itinerary, sightseeing pace, and the number of attractions you plan to visit.

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  • Access over 45 Rome attractions with one digital pass, plus unlimited public transport and discounted entry to museums, tours, and events across the city.

  • Your pass covers museums, archaeological sites, galleries, public transport, exhibitions, and discounted cultural experiences throughout Rome.

  • Visit landmarks like the Colosseum, Roman Forum, Borghese Gallery, Castel Sant’Angelo, and Capitoline Museums with one convenient pass, subject to availability.

  • Pick a 48-hour or 72-hour pass option based on your itinerary, sightseeing pace, and the number of attractions you plan to visit.

from Original price€55
€46.75

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Roman Forum ruins with Go City Rome Explorer Pass logo.
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  • Craving the full Roman experience? This Explorer Pass is your golden ticket to over 40 landmarks, guided tours, and food tours.

  • Score entry to the Vatican Museums, Colosseum, and Pantheon while pocketing up to 42% savings compared to buying separate tickets.

  • Hop on and off buses and cruise tours whenever the mood strikes, rent bikes to zoom around, and indulge in food and wine tastings that'll make your taste buds sing.

  • Ditch the paper ticket hassle with the scan-and-go mobile pass. The app's itinerary planner means less time squinting at maps, and more time enjoying Rome.

  • Choose your adventure – 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, or 7 attractions – and activate your pass as you like. Your pass stays valid for 30 days after the first use.

More details
  • Craving the full Roman experience? This Explorer Pass is your golden ticket to over 40 landmarks, guided tours, and food tours.

  • Score entry to the Vatican Museums, Colosseum, and Pantheon while pocketing up to 42% savings compared to buying separate tickets.

  • Hop on and off buses and cruise tours whenever the mood strikes, rent bikes to zoom around, and indulge in food and wine tastings that'll make your taste buds sing.

  • Ditch the paper ticket hassle with the scan-and-go mobile pass. The app's itinerary planner means less time squinting at maps, and more time enjoying Rome.

  • Choose your adventure – 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, or 7 attractions – and activate your pass as you like. Your pass stays valid for 30 days after the first use.

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Slide 1 of 8, Man relaxing in QC Terme Roma spa lounge; ancient ruins of Baths of Caracalla in Rome.
Man relaxing in QC Terme Roma spa lounge; ancient ruins of Baths of Caracalla in Rome.
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  • Indulge in a luxury wellness journey at QC Terme Roma, an enchanting 5-star spa nestled in the serene Traiano's natural park.

  • Choose between a full-day or evening pass, relax in thermal baths, float in infinity pools, and lounge in cozy robes and slippers.

  • Experience the ancient Roman lifestyle with priority access to the Baths of Caracalla, one of Rome's best-preserved public bath complexes.

  • Discover the intriguing sections of the ancient baths including the ‘Calidarium’, the ‘Tepidarium’, the ‘Frigidarium’, and the ‘Natatio’, gaining a peek into the private lives of ancient Romans.

  • Fun Fact: The water system of Caracalla Baths was facilitated by Aqua Antoniana, a special aqueduct constructed specifically for the baths.

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  • Indulge in a luxury wellness journey at QC Terme Roma, an enchanting 5-star spa nestled in the serene Traiano's natural park.

  • Choose between a full-day or evening pass, relax in thermal baths, float in infinity pools, and lounge in cozy robes and slippers.

  • Experience the ancient Roman lifestyle with priority access to the Baths of Caracalla, one of Rome's best-preserved public bath complexes.

  • Discover the intriguing sections of the ancient baths including the ‘Calidarium’, the ‘Tepidarium’, the ‘Frigidarium’, and the ‘Natatio’, gaining a peek into the private lives of ancient Romans.

  • Fun Fact: The water system of Caracalla Baths was facilitated by Aqua Antoniana, a special aqueduct constructed specifically for the baths.

from Original price€90.90
€85.40

6% off

Pro tips to help you make a pick

Avoid long lines by booking your tickets in advance online. To fully appreciate the baths and their details, plan to spend at least 60-90 minutes here.

While the baths can be explored independently, a guided tour provides in-depth historical insights and access to hidden details.

Some passes like Go City and Omnia bundle the Caracalla Baths with other ancient Roman sites like the Colosseum or the Roman Forum, offering great value.

Check for special events. The baths sometimes host open-air concerts, operas, and light shows, making for a unique evening visit.

About Baths of Caracalla

The Baths of Caracalla, one of ancient Rome’s most impressive and best-preserved thermal complexes, offers a glimpse into the grandeur of Roman engineering and leisure culture. Built in the 3rd century AD, these vast ruins reveal an era of luxurious public bathing, exercise, and socializing. Visitors can explore the site through guided tours and book tickets online for a self-paced visit, experiencing the magnificent mosaics, towering structures, and underground passages.

Did you know?

At its peak, the baths could host up to 1,600 bathers at once. But it was not just for bathing – the complex housed libraries, gardens, and even art galleries, making it a true leisure center.

The design of New York’s Penn Station and other grand pieces of modern architecture drew inspiration from the Caracalla Baths.

Used for open-air concerts: the ruins serve as a stunning backdrop for operas and performances today.

A colossal Hercules sculpture once stood within the complex, parts of which are now in the Vatican Museums.

Why visit Baths of Caracalla?

Ancient Roman engineering marvel

Witness the advanced water heating and distribution systems that kept these massive baths running efficiently.

Beautiful mosaics and frescoes

Admire the well-preserved decorative elements that once adorned the floors and walls.

A vast and tranquil escape

Explore one of the largest and least crowded ruins in Rome, away from the usual tourist hustle.

Underground tunnels and hypocaust system

Discover the hidden world beneath the baths where slaves worked to heat the waters.

Plan your visit

Baths of Caracalla

Monday9:00am–4:30pmlast entry 3:30pm
Tuesday9:00am–4:30pmlast entry 3:30pm
Wednesday9:00am–4:30pmlast entry 3:30pm
Thursday9:00am–4:30pmlast entry 3:30pm
Friday9:00am–4:30pmlast entry 3:30pm
Saturday9:00am–4:30pmlast entry 3:30pm
Sunday9:00am–4:30pmlast entry 3:30pm

Go early or late in the day – The site is less crowded in the early morning or late afternoon, making for a more peaceful experience.

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What our guests say

Lea W

Solo
2 weeks ago
Tickets & instructions arrived via WhatsApp, and entry was smooth without any issues. I think by now probably everyone has fast-track tickets.

Combo: Colosseum + Caracalla Baths Tickets

Braian D

Argentina
Group
Aug 2026

+2 more

We happened to visit on a very hot day, but even so, thanks to the app—which tells you where to enter—and the offline tickets, getting in was super fast. I highly recommend this app!!!

Combo: Colosseum + Caracalla Baths Tickets

Sofia T

United States
Couple
2 days ago
We were greeted and escorted to the gate by Martina Cimmino She was very nice and professional I will be booking with you on my next visit in March

Roma Pass: Access 45+ Attractions and Unlimited Public Transport

James G

Couple
2 weeks ago
Incredible insight into the fascinating history of Rome and the Roman Empire. Our guide, "Gigi" has a PhD in Archeology and really brought the ruins to life. His passion and knowledge made the tour a real journey of discovery, filled with detailed knowledge, funny stories and fascinating intrigue of early Roman politics and society. Completely worth every cent! 10/10 highly recommended!

Roma Pass: Access 45+ Attractions and Unlimited Public Transport

Arbeltier D

Couple
Last week
Easy booking to get last-minute tickets with the digital audio guide. Disappointed by the lack of signs on-site describing the different rooms.

Skip-the-Line Entry Tickets to the Baths of Caracalla

Gabriela K

Switzerland
Solo
Sep 2026
The atmosphere was magical. The entire grounds—it was very impressive to see how people lived there. And the Frank Horvst exhibition was the icing on the cake.

Skip-the-Line Entry Tickets to the Baths of Caracalla

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