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Creating babouches with a Master in his workshop
- Duration1 hour
- GroupShared · max 6
- TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
- LanguagesEnglish, French
- BookingInstant confirmation
About this activity
In Tunisia, babouches are not just a memory: it is an ancestral know-how that disappears. Here, you don't just buy a pair. You get your hands on leather alongside a real maâlem (master craftsman), in his workshop with the ochre walls of the medina.
What makes the experience unique:
· A privileged hour – no express demonstration, you learn to sew, assemble and understand precise gestures passed down for generations. · Create with his hands – you leave with a babouche that you have worked yourself. · A timeless moment – mint tea, the smell of natural leather, and the artisan who tells you the secrets of henna or indigo dyes. · Comfort included – we take care of everything: Check-out and return to your Inn, stress-free in the alleys.
Treat yourself to more than a workshop: a living encounter with the artisanal soul of Tunisia. Book this authentic bracket.
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What you will do
Conduct of the activity Inn pick-up (flexible hours) Our driver will meet you at your Inn reception for a private transfer to the medina. The ride is an opportunity to get a first glimpse of the busy alleyways. At home – immersion in a traditional workshop (1 hour) You push the door of a centuries-old workshop where leather and natural glue embalm. In this authentic decor, noise of the alenas and tapping of the hammer, the malem (master craftsman) awaits you. · Presentation of gestures: It shows you the key steps – cutting goat or cow leather, natural dyeing, point-by-point assembly. · Practice: Under his guidance, you put on the hemp yarn, hold the arena and perform a simple sewing or mounting a flange. You leave with a souvenir babouche made with him. · Exchange and mint tea: The artisan answers your questions about the secrets of this threatened know-how, before offering you a glass of tea. Back to the Inn The driver will pick you up at the exit of the workshop to bring you back to your Inn.
Pickup & meeting point
Pickup is included for all travellers.
Pickup starts about 30 minutes before the departure time.
You can request a pickup location of your own.
- You can arrange your pickup point with the operator after booking.
Pickup instructions
The day before the activity you will receive a message indicating the exact Check-out Time via WhatsApp
What's included
Included
- Air-conditioned vehicle
Not included
- Memories
Good to know
Accessibility & suitability
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Traveller requirements
- Minimum 1 traveller per booking
- Maximum 6 travellers per booking
- At least one adult must be included in the booking
- Age bands: Child (6–11), Adult (12–99)
Languages
- Guide
- English, French
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- 1+ days before100% refund
- 0–1 days before0% refund
Important booking information
- Booking cut-off
- Bookings close 1 hour before the activity starts.
- Confirmation
- Confirmed immediately after booking.
- Tickets
- One per booking
- Local time zone
- Africa/Tunis
- Product code
- 136470P36
What you'll be asked when booking
- Your preferred pickup point
- Any special requirements
Traveller reviews
Ratings aggregated from Viator (2) and Tripadvisor (2).
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From EUR 35 per person · Free cancellation available
Activity information provided by Viator, an authorized travel partner. Gateera does not operate this activity.