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Top 4 kids-friendly things to do in Lyon

Tours and experiences in Lyon that work for travellers with children — pacing built for short attention spans, snack stops, and the kind of hosts who actually want kids around. Hand-picked by Rovostays from operators we've personally vetted.

  1. Make French Pastries with Professional Chef in Private Atelier, Lyon1

    1. Make French Pastries with Professional Chef in Private Atelier

    4.8· 78 reviews· 3 hours

    During the class, you'll learn about the ingredients used and Thierry's insider pastry making tips and tricks for creating the perfect ones. His passion and talent for baking, combined with his sense of humor, will make for an enjoyable and educational experience and brighten up your day! Sip on a cold glass of juice, tea, or coffee during the class, or bring your own drinks! Learn to make pastries in Lyon with Thierry and then take home everything you make, perfect for sharing with friends and family.

  2. Pérouges & Annecy Private Day Trip with Food Tasting from Lyon, Lyon2

    2. Pérouges & Annecy Private Day Trip with Food Tasting from Lyon

    4.7· 15 reviews· 9 hours

    Discover the charm of Pérouges and Annecy on this day trip. Explore the heart of the French Alps and experience the best of the region. Step back in time in Pérouges, a medieval village, and enjoy the beauty of Dombes, before heading to Annecy, where lake and mountains create a breathtaking setting. Your journey begins with a scenic drive to Dombes, offering stunning views of the surrounding countryside. Explore the medieval town with its 15th and 16th-century architecture, and take at the Hostellerie du Vieux Pérouges. Here, you’ll taste the famous galette, a local pastry, paired with a glass of refreshing cider Next, continue to Annecy for a free lunch in the charming old town. Spend the afternoon wandering through this historic city, where you’ll find traces of its past under the influence of the Savoy family and Switzerland. For an extra special experience, consider adding a lake cruise or a cheese tasting to your tour. Contact us for more information and to book your adventure!

  3. Golden stones Beaujolais Wine Tour with Tastings from Lyon, Lyon3

    3. Golden stones Beaujolais Wine Tour with Tastings from Lyon

    4.7· 165 reviews· 4 hours

    Discover the charm of southern Beaujolais, often called the "Tuscany of France," with its rolling hills and picturesque hilltop villages made of golden stone. Just north of Lyon, this lush, hilly region is known for its famed Beaujolais Nouveau and golden-stone architecture. Join our driver-guide for a cultural and gourmet adventure, including an introduction to wine and a tasting session with a local winemaker. Travel through scenic landscapes where villages glow in warm golden stones. Enjoy an introduction to wine-tasting in a vaulted cellar, while learning about the “terroir” that makes each wine unique. Visit Oingt, a 12th-century village listed as one of France’s Most Beautiful Villages, and stroll its medieval streets. End your tour at a family-owned winery where the friendly winemaker shares his craft and offers a tasting with a traditional Lyon “mâchon” of local cold meats and cheeses.

  4. Beaujolais 100% wine tour Small-Group Tour with Tasting from Lyon, Lyon4

    4. Beaujolais 100% wine tour Small-Group Tour with Tasting from Lyon

    4.6· 25 reviews· 4 hours

    Explore the rolling hills of Beaujolais with your driver-guide, who will introduce you to the rich diversity of this renowned wine region. In this land of exceptional geology, the tour offers a chance to experience the Beaujolais wines in all their dimensions. As you follow the famous Wine Route, you’ll pass through famous appellations like Morgon, Moulin à Vent, and Fleurie. Visit two local wineries and discover the charm of Beaujolais’ family estates, along with the exceptional flavors of the Gamay grape, which creates the region’s signature red wines. Each winemaker from different appellations, will share their passion, explaining their unique methods and vision of winemaking, with tastings of their wines. You’ll learn about the concept of terroir and how it shapes the wines, especially in Beaujolais, where the diversity of terroirs produces wines with distinct characteristics only a few kilometers apart. This tour is a perfect blend of wine knowledge and breathtaking views.

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