Handmade Barcelona

Barcelona’s No. 1 Espadrille Experience! Discover the history of traditional Catalan espadrilles, sew your own pair, and take them home as the perfect souvenir. Rated as a unique experience by more than 10,000 guests. Named a Tripadvisor Travellers' Choice in 2021 and 2023. A must-do in Barcelona according to BuzzFeed, The New York Times, and many others. We meet in our workshop, filled with materials, tools, and finished products. Here, you’ll learn about the history of this simple folk shoe, which evolved into a major fashion trend. Together with master craftspeople, you’ll make your own pair of espadrilles. Choose from different combinations of sole size, stitching style, lace color, and lace type, and learn the various ways to lace them! By the end, you’ll feel like a true craftsperson. You’ll take home a wearable reminder of Barcelona—an item rarely accessible to visitors—and a truly cool story to tell.

Barcelona’s No. 1 Espadrille Experience! Discover the history of traditional Catalan espadrilles, sew your own pair, and take them home as the perfect souvenir. Rated as a unique experience by more than 10,000 guests. Named a Tripadvisor Travellers' Choice in 2021 and 2023. A must-do in Barcelona according to BuzzFeed, The New York Times, and many others. We meet in our workshop, filled with materials, tools, and finished products. Here, you’ll learn about the history of this simple folk shoe, which evolved into a major fashion trend. Together with master craftspeople, you’ll make your own pair of espadrilles. Choose from different combinations of sole size, stitching style, lace color, and lace type, and learn the various ways to lace them! By the end, you’ll feel like a true craftsperson. You’ll take home a wearable reminder of Barcelona—an item rarely accessible to visitors—and a truly cool story to tell.