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Make Authentic Espadrilles in Barcelona

5.0 · 179 reviews on Viator & Tripadvisor ⏱ 2h ✓ Free cancellation
Make Authentic Espadrilles in Barcelona

At a glance

Make Authentic Espadrilles in Barcelona is a 2h guided experience in Barcelona, Spain, operated by Handmade The Brand®. Travellers rate it 5.0 out of 5 across 179 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor. Prices start from $114.52 per person, and free cancellation is available. Included: Pair of custom-made espadrilles, Cava and snacks will be served during the session.

Highlights

  • Rated 5.0/5 by 179 travellers
  • Free cancellation for flexible planning
  • 4 stops in one well-planned itinerary
  • Wheelchair accessible

Quick facts

Duration
2h
Group
Small group, up to 50 travellers
Languages
English, Spanish
Pickup
Meet at the start point
Confirmation
Instant confirmation
Ticket
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Cancellation
Free cancellation (see policy)

Overview

Barcelona's #1 Espadrilles Experience!
Explore the history of the traditional Catalan Espadrilles, stitch your own pair and take it home as the most amazing souvenir.
Reviewed as a once-in-a-lifetime experience by more than 10,000 guests. Awarded Tripadvisor Travellers' Choice in 2021 & 2023. A must-do in Barcelona according to BuzzFeed, The New York Times & many more.
We will meet at our workshop filled with materials, tools and finished products. This is where you will become an insider on the history of this humble people's shoe that evolved into a major fashion trend.
Together with master artisans you will craft your own pair of Espadrilles. Out of different combinations, you will chose the size of the base, the stitching style and the color and type of the laces, you will learn the different ways to lace them up!
At the end, you will feel like a true artisan.
You'll get a wearable memory of Barcelona hardly available to visitors and a really cool story to tell.

What's included

What's included

  • Pair of custom-made espadrilles
  • Cava and snacks will be served during the session

Not included

  • 30€/pax include free flow of cava and extra food
  • Upgrade your experience for a premium base (wedge, heel or platform)
  • Transportation

Itinerary

  1. Stop 1 · 15m

    First we will meet at the Entrance Hall where we will have a some drinks while you learn about the humble origins of this show that today is considered a luxury item in the fashion world.

  2. Stop 2 · 20m

    Then we will learn about the different traditional materials and we will choose the different colors, sizes and styles.

  3. Stop 3 · 1h

    Once ready, we are going to sit down on the Workshop tables and we will make our own traditional espadrilles, and then learn the different ways to lace them up.

  4. Stop 4 · 25m

    To finish our lovely experience we will open a bottle of cava, dance, take pictures with our new shoes and have fun! After all of this, each guest will leave with their own creation and with a really cool story to tell to friends, something that is hardly available to the visitors, not even locals.

    A wearable memory of Spain.

Meeting point

The artisans will receive you in the Gothic Quarter, a famous neighborhood known for artisanal products and little shops in Barcelona, at our HANDMADE THE BRAND® shop.

PARTICIPANTS WILL NOT BE ALLOWED TO ENTER THE WORKSHOP MORE THAN 15 MINUTES AFTER THE START TIME

Good to know

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Frequently asked questions

How long does the Make Authentic Espadrilles in Barcelona take?

The experience lasts about 2h.

How much does it cost?

Prices start from $114.52 per person. The final price depends on the date, time and number of travellers, and is confirmed on Viator before you pay.

What's included?

Pair of custom-made espadrilles; Cava and snacks will be served during the session.

Where does it start?

The artisans will receive you in the Gothic Quarter, a famous neighborhood known for artisanal products and little shops in Barcelona, at our HANDMADE THE BRAND® shop. PARTICIPANTS WILL NOT BE ALLOWED TO ENTER THE WORKSHOP MORE THAN 15 MINUTES AFTER THE START TIME

Can I cancel?

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Which languages is it offered in?

It is guided in English, Spanish.

Is it worth it?

Travellers rate it 5.0 out of 5 across 179 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor, which places it among the top-rated experiences in Barcelona.

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