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Make Authentic Espadrilles in Curacao

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Curaçao's #1 Espadrilles Experience!

Explore the history of the traditional Espadrilles, stitch your own pair and take it home as the most amazing souvenir.

This experience was reviewed as a once-in-a-lifetime by more than 10,000 guests. Awarded Tripadvisor Travellers' Choice in 2021 & 2023. Featured by 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 Curaçao (hardly available to visitors) and a really cool story to tell. Are you ready?

What's Included

  • Pair of custom-made espadrilles
  • Expert Artisans Assistance
  • Snacks and Champagne
  • Upgrade to a wedge, heel or platform
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13 Heerenstraat
Willemstad, Curaçao

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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.
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15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

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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

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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.
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1 hour • Admission Ticket Free

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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 Curaçao.
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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 Curacao?

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

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

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Activity code: C-189147P20

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  • Pair of custom-made espadrilles
  • Expert Artisans Assistance
  • Snacks and Champagne
  • Upgrade to a wedge, heel or platform

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  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Wheelchair accessible
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  • Service animals allowed
  • 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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