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Make Authentic Espadrilles in San Juan

10 Reviews 5.00 out of 5 stars Based on 10 reviews collected by City Boat Tours and TripAdvisor | Recommended by 100% of reviewers | San Juan, Puerto Rico

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San Juan's #1 Espadrilles Experience!

Explore the history of the traditional 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 City Boat Tours 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 products. This is where you 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. Handpicking out of 100k+ 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 San Juan (hardly available to visitors) and a really cool story to tell. Are you ready?

What's Included

  • Snacks snacks and nuts
  • Alcoholic beverages Champagne, juice and water
  • Shoemaking tools
  • 30 USD/pax for free flow of cava and extra food
  • Upgrade your experience for a premium base (wedge, heel or platform)
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Calle de la Fortaleza
San Juan, 00901, Puerto Rico

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What To Expect

Calle de la Fortaleza

We will first meet at the Entrance Hall of the Handmade Shop where we will learn about the humble origins of this shoe that today is considered a luxury item in the fashion world.
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15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Calle de la Fortaleza

Then we will learn about the different traditional materials and we will choose the different colors, sizes and styles.
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20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Calle de la Fortaleza

Once ready, we are going to sit down on the Workshop tables and we will stitch our own traditional espadrilles, and then learn the different ways to lace them up.
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1 hour • Admission Ticket Free

Calle de la Fortaleza

To finish our lovely experience we will open a bottle of champagne, dance, take pictures with our new shoes and have fun!Each guest will leave with its own creation and with a really cool story to tell to friends, something that it is hardly available to the visitors, not even locals. A wearable memory of your visit to San Juan.
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25 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

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  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Make Authentic Espadrilles in San Juan?

A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (AST). Read more Apr 2025

Cancellation Policy

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

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Activity code: C-189147P4

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  • Alcoholic beveragesChampagne, juice and water
  • Shoemaking tools
  • 30 USD/pax for free flow of cava and extra food
  • Upgrade your experience for a premium base (wedge, heel or platform)

Additional Info

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  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
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Cancellation Policy

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

  • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (AST).

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