--- title: Make Authentic Espadrilles in Barcelona lang: en alternate_de: https://guidekin.com/de/spain/barcelona/tours/make-authentic-espadrilles-in-barcelona/ type: tour city: Barcelona country: Spain price: 100 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 4.95 reviews: 179 duration_minutes: 120 languages: [en, es] free_cancellation: "true" schedule_checked: 2026-10-02 data_updated: 2026-10-03 canonical: https://guidekin.com/spain/barcelona/tours/make-authentic-espadrilles-in-barcelona/ --- # Make Authentic Espadrilles in Barcelona **Guidekin's take:** Stitch your own pair of traditional Catalan espadrilles in a workshop and take them home. Your custom-made pair, cava and snacks are included; premium bases such as wedges, heels or platforms cost extra, and transport is excluded. 4.95 from 179 reviews at €100 per person for 2h. ## 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. ## Before you book - Meeting point: The artisans will receive you in the… - Starts 10:00: one departure a day - Food included: see what is included - Wheelchair accessible: operator-marked - Strollers OK: infants accepted - Age 8+: minimum age to join **Pickup:** No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point ## Key facts - Price: from €100 per person for the CLASSIC EDITION option; other options up to €190 - Duration: 2h - Rating: 4.95/5 from 179 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Free cancellation (see policy below) - Operator: Handmade The Brand® - Group: Shared tour - Guide languages: English, Spanish - Start times: 10:00 - Booking: Instant confirmation, mobile ticket - Price checked on Viator: 2026-10-02 ## Reviews 4.95 from 179 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor. 98% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 176 of 179. - 5 stars: 173 (97%) - 4 stars: 3 (2%) - 3 stars: 3 (2%) - 2 stars: 0 (0%) - 1 star: 0 (0%) ## Tour options Prices are the operator's current list price for two travellers (whole euros); options sold only to bigger parties say so; pick the option on the booking page. | Option | Price | Guide languages | Details | |---|---|---|---| | CLASSIC EDITION | €100 / person | Spanish, English | - | | PREMIUM EDITION | €190 / person | Spanish, English | Duration: 2 hours Unlimited snacks and cava High heel, wedge or platform | ## 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. **Handmade Barcelona** (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. **Handmade Barcelona** (20m) - Then we will learn about the different traditional materials and we will choose the different colors, sizes and styles. 3. **Handmade Barcelona** (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. **Handmade Barcelona** (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... ## Schedule - Runs: daily - Departures: 10:00 - Schedule last checked: 2026-10-02 - These are published departures, not a live seat count; availability is confirmed at checkout. ## Cancellation For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time. ## 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 Map: https://www.google.com/maps/place/?q=place_id:ChIJqRgPbviipBIRroDVmkXd3uw Ends: back at the meeting point ## 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 ## More in Barcelona - All Barcelona tours: https://guidekin.com/spain/barcelona/?format=md - This page as HTML: https://guidekin.com/spain/barcelona/tours/make-authentic-espadrilles-in-barcelona/ Filters, the full catalogue and the URL contract for this city: https://guidekin.com/spain/barcelona/?format=md