About this tour
A 2-hour workshop where you'll design and stitch your own pair of traditional Catalan espadrilles under the guidance of master artisans. You'll choose the base size, stitching style, laces and colours, then take home a wearable pair as your souvenir. The experience includes cava and snacks, and sits in a working workshop filled with materials and finished pieces.
Highlights
- Design and stitch your own espadrilles from scratch with artisans
- Choose base size, stitching pattern, lace colour and type
- Learn the history of this traditional Catalan shoe
- Take home your finished, wearable pair
- Cava and snacks included during the session
- Fully wheelchair accessible workshop and all surfaces
- Works for all fitness levels and ages
What to expect
You'll meet at the workshop, where you'll first get a rundown of espadrille history and construction techniques. The main part of the session involves choosing your base, stitching style and laces, then actually stitching your pair under artisan guidance—this is hands-on work, not a demonstration. You'll learn how to lace your finished shoes properly. Cava and snacks are served throughout. You'll walk out with your completed, wearable espadrilles.
The workshop is a working space filled with materials and tools, not a polished studio, so expect a genuine artisan setting. The 2-hour window accounts for both instruction and the actual craft work, so pacing will move along steadily.
What travellers say
- Hands-on craft experience with working artisans, not a demo
- You walk away with an actual wearable pair of shoes
- Cava and snacks included without hidden charges
- Fully accessible space with no physical barriers
- Works well for all ages and skill levels
- Transportation to the workshop not included
- 2 hours is tight for thorough instruction plus stitching
- Premium base upgrades cost extra on top of experience price
Themes summarised by our team from public information about this tour. Verify specifics on the operator's page before booking.
Good to know
This suits anyone wanting a tangible, hands-on souvenir and a story beyond the usual tourist trinkets—especially if you're interested in traditional craftsmanship or Spanish culture. It's accessible for all ages and fitness levels, and the space is fully wheelchair accessible with step-free surfaces. No previous sewing or craft experience is needed. Note: transportation to the workshop is not included, but public transport options are nearby. The standard session includes cava and snacks; there's a paid upgrade (€30 per person) for premium bases (wedge, heel or platform) and free-flow cava plus extra food. Infants and small children can be brought in prams or strollers, and service animals are welcome.
Tour sold and operated by Viator via Viator. Descriptions on this page are original BookNow summaries written by our team — not copied from the operator. Prices and availability are confirmed at checkout.