About this tour
Build a pair of leather sandals from scratch in a 90-minute workshop led by a Roman shoemaker. You'll pick from three designs, choose your leather finish, then use proper tools to cut, shape and stitch your own wearable creation. The session caps at six people, so you get genuine guidance as you work. Walk out with sandals you've actually made—the kind of thing you'll remember wearing for years.
Highlights
- Select from three distinct sandal silhouettes
- Choose leather colours and finishes to suit your taste
- Handle professional shoemaking tools under expert supervision
- Small group of six ensures personal attention
- Take home finished handmade sandals same day
- Coffee or tea included throughout
What to expect
You'll arrive at a proper shoemaking studio in central Rome. After choosing your design and leather, the artisan walks you through each step: measuring, cutting the sole and upper, attaching straps, finishing edges. You're doing the work with professional equipment on a real workbench—not assembling pre-cut pieces. Expect your hands to get a bit marked up and the session to move at a practical pace. By the end you've got a functioning pair of sandals that feel genuinely yours because you built them.
Good to know
Bring your European shoe size when you book—it matters for the fit. The studio is wheelchair accessible throughout. Prams and strollers work fine if you're travelling with infants. Public transport gets you there easily; no private pickup included.
Tour sold and operated by Viator via Viator. Descriptions on this page are original Global Hobo summaries written by our team — not copied from the operator. Prices and availability are confirmed at checkout.