Why choose this Dominican Republic tour ?
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.
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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?
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What makes Make Authentic Espadrilles in Puerto Plata a unique experience ?
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.
Then we will learn about the different traditional materials and we will choose the different colors, sizes and styles.
Once ready, we are going to sit down on the Workshop tables and we will design our own traditional espadrilles, and then learn the different ways to lace them up.
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 Puerto Plata.
Tour Description & Additional Info:
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Options To Choose for Your Trip:
Make Authentic Espadrilles in Puerto Plata Inclusions:
Included with Your Ticket
- We can organize pick up at the cruise port if needed
- Pair of custom-made espadrilles
- Expert Artisans Assistance
- Snacks and Champagne
Not Included
- Upgrade to a wedge, heel or platform
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Special Instructions:
- This Tour is Provided by Handmade The Brand®.
- Tour Timezone & Starts at America/Santo_Domingo.
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted.
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- This Tour is Rated 5 Stars based on 5 valid reviews on VIATOR.
- Minimum 1 Travelers is required to book.
- Maximum 15 Travelers is accepted for booking.
