Make Authentic Espadrilles in Barcelona

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Inclusions / Exclusions

Mobile ticket
Offered in: English, Spanish
Pair of custom-made espadrilles
Cava and snacks will be served during the session

30€/pax include free flow of cava and extra food
49,9€/pax for a wedge upgrade
Transportation

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.

Meeting points

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. An amazing atmosphere for a very unique experience and the most amazing story.

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Handmade Barcelona

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.

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

20 minutes
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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.

1 hour
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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.

25 minutes

Additional Info

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

Free Cancellation

April 25100% refund

April 26No refund

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.

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Excellent Catalan experience

Published on Jan, 2025

Anee was an excellent teacher! She taught us the history of espardenya (the original name for espadrilles) and the ingenuity of the Catalan people who invented these shoes. We had delicious tapas and conversation while we made our beautiful shoes. A must do experience for teens and up!

Unique Fun Experience

Published on Nov, 2024

My mom and I had such a wonderful experience. Anne and Kat were so much fun and great teachers. 10/10 no notes. Highly recommend!

Beautiful Catalan souvenir

Published on Oct, 2024

Anne and Demi was amazing and fun. The class intertwined history and fashion art. Loved the experience! Absolutely recommend handmade and authentic custom made esperillas

Took home darling Espadrilles after a really fun class.

Published on Oct, 2024

This was a super fun class. The instructors were fabulous and we ended up with really cute Espadrilles to take home as a great reminder of our trip to Barcelona. My sister and I had so much fun doing this together. It's worth the time on your trip.

Making memories and shoes in Barcelona

Published on Oct, 2024

Pilu and Camillo were both wonderful!!! So welcoming and very patient with their students!! The store is beautiful and it was so fun to hear the history of the Espidrilles. Highly recommend this workshop/class for something different while in Barcelona! Great location too!!! Thank you so much!