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By MARIANNA XOULEI MATOUS BENTO

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
Free cancellation available
Price is P 6,954 per adult
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Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 3h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Multiple languages

Overview

    • Become a sandal artisan for a day and craft authentic Greek leather sandals!
    • Discover the art of sandal-making in a unique female-owned Greek workshop!
    • Choose your favorite design and leather colors to create your dream sandals!
    • Enjoy a truly tailor-made fitting and wear your handmade sandals home same day!
    • Come as a guest, leave as a friend! Discover why travelers love our workshop!

Activity location

    • Athens
    • Athens, Greece

Meeting/Redemption Point

    • Parou 41, Saronikos 194 00, Greece | Our workshop is located in a peaceful countryside setting, just 800 meters from the main road of Agia Marina. Upon arrival, look for the **black entrance gate with the Marbe Sandals Workshop sign** displayed outside. That's where your experience begins! For easy and accurate directions, simply search for **“Marbe Sandals Workshop” on Google Maps**, which will guide you directly to our entrance. Marianna or Dimitris will be there to personally welcome you and make you feel at home from the very first moment. We can't wait to meet you and share this special experience together! Marianna & Dimitris
    • Anatoliki Attiki, Greece

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Athens: Create Your Own Greek Leather Sandals – Small Group Workshop

  • Activity duration is 3 hours3h
    3h
  • English

Join a friendly small-group workshop and create your very own pair of Greek leather sandals from scratch! Choose your design and colors, enjoy a personalized tailor-made fitting, and take your handmade creation home the same day.

Price details
P 6,954.23 x 2 ChildrenP 13,908.46
Total
Price is P 13,908.46

What's included, what's not

  • Inclusions
    Beautiful Workshop Location: Enjoy an authentic and unique sandal-making experience surrounded by nature, just 5 minutes from the beach, 10 minutes from Athens International Airport, and 40 minutes from Athens city center
  • Inclusions
    Step-by-Step Guidance: Receive personal instruction and hands-on assistance throughout the entire sandal-making process
  • Inclusions
    Greek Hospitality: Feel at home with a complimentary welcome drink (coffee, tea, or juice) and delicious traditional Greek cookies
  • Inclusions
    Your Own Handmade Sandals: Create a beautiful pair of genuine Greek leather sandals, individually tailored to your feet and ready to take home in an elegant shoebox!
  • Inclusions
    Free Pickup Available if needed! Enjoy a complimentary transfer from Koropi Train Station for up to 4 guests, upon request. Please contact us in advance to arrange your pickup
  • Exclusions
    Food or other beverages

Know before you book

    • In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, activities services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. Supplier cancellation policy will apply.
    • This activity is provided by a professional trader (a party acting within their trade, business or profession).

What you can expect

  • Discover the art of traditional Greek sandal-making and create your very own pair of tailor-made leather sandals in a truly hands-on top-rated experience.

    Nestled in a peaceful countryside setting along the beautiful Athens Riviera, surrounded by lush greenery and trees, and just a 5-minute drive from the beach, our workshop offers among others a unique escape into nature. Here, you'll discover the art of authentic Greek sandal-making while creating your very own pair from scratch.

    Explore our workshop, discover the tools and premium leather materials we use, and find inspiration among our collection of handmade sandal designs.

    What to Expect During Your Experience:

    • Personalized Foot Measurements: We begin by taking precise measurements of your feet to create sandals designed especially for you. Available sizes: EU 20–47.

    • Choose Your Design: Explore our collection and select the sandal design that best reflects your personality.

    • Make It Your Own: Choose your favorite leather colors and materials to create something truly unique.

    • Become the Artisan: Roll up your sleeves and experience the sandal-making process, from preparing and cutting the materials to assembling and finishing your very own pair.

    • The Ultimate Tailor-Made Fitting: This is where the magic happens! Unlike ready-made sandals, your pair is individually shaped and adjusted directly on your feet as it's being made. Every strap is carefully positioned to follow your unique foot shape, creating a truly personalized fit. These sandals aren't just made in your size—they're made for your feet.

    • Wear Your Creation Home: Once finished, your beautiful handmade sandals are ready to wear and take home with you immediately!

    Getting Here Is Easy – Free Pickup Included if needed (up to 4 guests)!

    • FREE pickup transfer from Koropi Train Station, the closest metro/suburban railway station to our workshop. Please contact us in advance to arrange your pickup.
    • Our team will personally welcome you at the station and drive you directly to our workshop.

    More Than Just a Workshop

    For us, this workshop has always been about so much more than making sandals. It's about welcoming you into our little world, getting to know each other, sharing stories, laughing together, and making you feel like an old friend rather than a visitor. Every guest brings something special to our workshop, and we hope to give a little something special back.
    The most beautiful part? Reading your lovely reviews and realizing that the memories we create together stay in your hearts, just as they stay in ours.

    Leave Athens with more than a souvenir—take home a beautiful pair of Greek leather sandals, handcrafted by YOU and made exclusively for YOUR feet!

    We can’t wait to meet you, welcome you into our little workshop, and create some wonderful memories together!

Location

Activity location

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    • Athens
    • Athens, Greece

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLE
    • Parou 41, Saronikos 194 00, Greece | Our workshop is located in a peaceful countryside setting, just 800 meters from the main road of Agia Marina. Upon arrival, look for the **black entrance gate with the Marbe Sandals Workshop sign** displayed outside. That's where your experience begins! For easy and accurate directions, simply search for **“Marbe Sandals Workshop” on Google Maps**, which will guide you directly to our entrance. Marianna or Dimitris will be there to personally welcome you and make you feel at home from the very first moment. We can't wait to meet you and share this special experience together! Marianna & Dimitris
    • Anatoliki Attiki, Greece
  • PEOPLEPEOPLE
    • Parou 41, Saronikos 194 00, Greece | This meeting point is located very close to the main street of Agia Marina, approximately 800 meters away. When you arrive, please look for a black gate with the sign of Marbe Sandals Workshop displayed outside. This is the entrance to our workshop. Dimitris and I will be there to welcome you and assist you upon arrival. For the most accurate directions, you can also use Google Maps by searching for Marbe Sandals Workshop. We look forward to welcoming you! Marianna X Dimitris
    • Anatoliki Attiki, Greece