Make Authentic Espadrilles in Puerto Plata
Overview
Puerto Plata'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 Key West Private Charters Travellers' Choice in 2021 & 2023. A must-do in Barcelona according to BuzzFeed, & 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 Puerto Plata (hardly available to visitors) and a really cool story to tell. Are you ready?
What's Included
- We can organize pick up at the cruise port if needed
- Pair of custom-made espadrilles
- Expert Artisans Assistance
- Snacks and Champagne
- Upgrade your experience for a premium base (wedge, heel or platform)
Meeting Location
Calle Duarte 37
Puerto Plata 57000, Dominican Republic
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
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Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 50 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions (7)
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Frequently Asked Questions (7)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from Key West Private Charters customers.
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- 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).
- We can organize pick up at the cruise port if needed.
- Pair of custom-made espadrilles.
- Expert Artisans Assistance.
- Snacks and Champagne.
- Upgrade your experience for a premium base (wedge, heel or platform).
The minimum age to participate is 6. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Make Authentic Espadrilles in Puerto Plata is as follows:
- Wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Make Authentic Espadrilles in Puerto Plata will be included in your confirmation email from Key West Private Charters. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- We can organize pick up at the cruise port if needed
- Pair of custom-made espadrilles
- Expert Artisans Assistance
- Snacks and Champagne
- Upgrade your experience for a premium base (wedge, heel or platform)
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 50 travelers
