Are you organising a group outing in Lyon, an association, old friends, a works committee, a school trip or a large family gathering? Lyon offers activities designed for large groups, combining culture, gastronomy and conviviality. Here are 10 group outing ideas in Lyon for teams of 10 to 50 people.
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Le Petit Musée du Vin Our place
The visit runs in small groups through 19th-century vaulted cellars and ends with a tasting of 8 wines. From €25 all inclusive, it is an easy figure to announce: nobody has anything extra to pay on the day.
Open Thursday and Friday 3pm to 9pm, Saturday 11am to 9pm, Sunday 2pm to 7pm. For a larger party, write ahead: sessions can be run back to back on the same day, and the venue can be booked privately.
3 rue Passet, Lyon 7th. Metro D or Tram T1, Guillotière stop, a 10-minute walk from Bellecour.
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Private cruise on the Saône
Boats leave from the Saône quays at the foot of Vieux Lyon, with formats you can book exclusively: drinks, a meal or simply a commentated trip. The group stays together from boarding to landing, which settles the seating question in one go.
Agree on an exact meeting point on the quay and a cut-off time: a departure will not wait for stragglers.
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Halles de Lyon Paul Bocuse
A food-led walk between the stalls: aged cheeses, charcuterie, pastry, with tastings along the way. Guided tours exist in a group format, by prior booking.
It is all indoors, so this is the one stop in the plan that does not depend on the weather.
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Treasure hunt in Vieux Lyon
The Renaissance quarter and its traboules suit a team hunt well: riddles, hidden courtyards to find, a challenge at each checkpoint. Several Lyon operators run this format for groups.
Sort the teams out before you arrive, and you save a quarter of an hour of milling about at the start.
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An evening at the Célestins or the Opera
For a dressier outing, both houses sit on the Presqu'île, a few minutes' walk from each other and from most of the city-centre tables. Group bookings are handled in advance, directly with the box office.
Ask for seats together when you book: once the tickets are issued, the room is already carved up.
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A day out in Beaujolais
Some forty minutes north of Lyon, Villefranche-sur-Saône is the gateway to the vineyards: estates, cellars and tastings, over half a day or a full one.
A minibus keeps the group from splitting across several cars, and the estates are rarely served by public transport.
1. Immersive visit at Le Petit Musée du Vin (groups of 6–12)
Le Petit Musée du Vin (3 rue Passet, Lyon 7th) welcomes groups of 6 to 12 per session in its 19th-century vaulted cellars. For larger groups, several sessions can be organised in sequence on the same day.
The immersive wine trail (terroirs, history, vinification) concludes with a convivial tasting of 8 wines. Ideal for creating natural bonds around a unique cultural and sensory experience.
Group enquiries: info@lepetitmuseeduvin.com
2. Private cruise on the Saône
Several operators offer private cruises on the Saône for groups. An aperitif, dinner or simply a guided river tour, with guaranteed views of Fourvière.
3. Discovery rally through Lyon
Guides organise urban rally games in teams through the streets of Lyon: groups compete on cultural, gastronomic or historical challenges as they explore the city. Ideal for 20 to 100 people split into teams.
4. Cooking workshop for a large group
Several Lyon restaurants and culinary studios offer collective cookery classes for large groups: you cook together around iconic Lyonnais dishes, then sit down to eat what you have prepared.
5. Guided tour of the Halles Paul Bocuse
A specialist guide takes the group on an immersive journey through the Halles de Lyon Paul Bocuse: meeting the artisans, tasting the specialities, exploring the history of Lyonnais gastronomy. A 1h30 to 2h format, available for groups.
6. Multi-room escape game
Several Lyon escape rooms can accommodate large groups by running simultaneous sessions across multiple rooms. Results compared at the end, perfect for a friendly inter-team competition.
7. Gastronomic olympiad
A specialist facilitator organises gastronomic team challenges: identify wines blind, recognise cheeses, prepare a recipe against the clock… Hilarious and thoroughly Lyonnais.
8. Winery visit in the Beaujolais
Just 40 minutes from Lyon, several Beaujolais estates welcome groups for cellar visits and tastings: the harvest in autumn, a tour of the chai, an explanation of vinification. Full-day or half-day formats available.
9. Performance at the Théâtre des Célestins or the Opéra de Lyon
For a more formal cultural outing: the Opéra de Lyon and the Théâtre des Célestins offer prestigious evenings. Group rates are available on advance booking.
10. Privatised rooftop or wine bar
For a convivial evening: hire a Lyon rooftop (several options in summer) or a wine bar exclusively for your group. Lyon has several venues suited to groups of 20 to 80 people.
Planning a group outing in Lyon: our advice
- Book at least 3 weeks in advance for popular activities
- Have a contingency plan: some outdoor activities depend on the weather
- Transport: hire a minibus or use the TCL network for groups of fewer than 20
If your group is made up of colleagues, our guide to team building in Lyon offers more corporate-oriented options, seminars, gastronomic workshops and privatisable spaces. For groups also wanting to explore the city, the article things to do in Lyon for a weekend is a good source of complementary ideas. Find all the practical information about the museum and visit the dedicated museum page for available group packages.
Le Petit Musée du Vin is available for groups Thursday to Sunday, contact us for a bespoke quote.