Are city breaks still worth it with toddlers?
Yes, but the city has to work at pavement level. Reliable transport, nearby food, parks and an easy base matter more than cramming the day with child-labelled attractions.
Answer
A toddler does not need the city to become a theme park. The trip works when the adults can reach good food and culture in short bursts while the child still has room to move, eat and stop. Choose a neighbourhood where breakfast, a park and useful transport are close enough that a delayed start does not ruin the day. Build around one main outing, then let markets, streets and meals carry the rest. Dense historic centres can be rewarding, but stairs, rough paving and crowds may make a carrier more useful than a pram. A larger room far from the action is a false economy if every day is spent commuting into the experience. A compact, well-chosen base can make a city break easier than a beach trip that requires taxis for every meal.