• Private Experience
• Family Friendly
• Carbon Neutral

Learn and be a part of the traditional ritual of Sak Yant, an ancient tattoo technique that consists of engraving and poking the skin with a long metal spike from one of the best Masters in Bangkok.

Destination

Bangkok, Thailand

Category

Workshops

Duration

3 hours

Transport mode

Public Transport

Available languages

English, ไทย

Included

• Private guide

What you can expect

This is the plan

Check out the plan below to see what you'll get up to with your local host. Feel free to personalize this offer with Natcha.

1. Meeting point

   Meet at Bts Bang Chak - Bangkok to start your journey

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2. Itinerary

   This is what our experience could look like, but it’s not set in stone! Once you book, you can chat directly with your host to make small tweaks to suit your preferences.

3. Meeting Point

   Meet me at condo Lumpini place rama 4-kluaynamtai

4. Ceremony Preparation

   buy offerings such flower or drink

5. Introduction & Arrival

   Arrive at the Sak Yant sacred place and get an introduction to the ceremony

6. Ceremony & the Master

   Be part of the Sak Yant tattoo process and chat with the Master

7. Local Meal

   Enjoy a delicious Thai local meal after ceremony

8. Optional

   Book a Sak Yant

9. End of Tour

   Drop off at the station

10. Make it yours

    Want to tweak the itinerary? Book directly & chat afterwards with your host to adjust highlights, skip stops, or make small changes to fit your preferences.

    Book risk-free: Cancel within 24 hours for a full refund.

    Need something special? Personalize your experience for more time, alternative locations or a completely tailored plan.

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Flexible cancellation policy

• Feel confident booking

  Cancel within 24 hours for a full refund. Even up to 7 days before your experience, you’ll receive a refund, minus the service fee.

• Change of plans?

  Reschedule your experience to a date and time that works best for you.

• Loved by travelers worldwide

  Simple and flexible – your plans, your way.

Reviews from guests

blake🇦🇺 Australia

21 November 2024

This was an amazing experience, Natcha is amazing, friendly and patient, not only did she make the whole process smooth and understandable, she improved it with her upbeat attitude. She ended up giving me an hour extra of her time as we have a real Thai meal afterwards. Best tour guide ever! Sakyant experience

Juliette🇺🇸 United States

9 March 2023

I booked the Tattoo tour with Natcha for my parents so they could experience something unique on their first trip to Bangkok. They absolutely loved it! They said the tour was unique, authentic, fun, informative and very memorable. Highly recommend! Beautiful experience!

Nicole🇩🇪 Germany

29 February 2020

Wir haben uns schon lange ein Sak Yant gewünscht, jetzt war es soweit. Natcha hat uns schon auf dem Weg dorthin alles wichtige dazu erklärt. Dort angekommen wurde das Motiv und die Stelle ausgesucht. Vor unseren Augen wurden erstmal neue sterile Nadeln ausgepackt. Dann ging es los. Es wurde sehr sauber gearbeitet. Die ganze Zeremonie ist toll! Absolut empfehlenswert! Tolle Erfahrung!

Vickie 🇨🇦 Canada

23 March 2019

My husband and I recently had a tour with Natcha in Bangkok. From planning to execution, Natcha was attentive and flexible. Booking our tattoo and tour to suit our travel schedule was at times challenging, but Natcha was quick to send us messages and come up with alternatives. She was also very quick to respond to our messages. Due to an unexpected traffic jam on our way to meet Natcha and the Arjan, we were running late to our appointment. Natcha kept in communication with us and alleviated our anxieties about making the Arjan wait. Our tattoo experience was wonderful. Natcha helped to translate our wishes and helped us better understand the ceremonies involved. After our tattoo, and even though we ran late, Natcha took the time to take us to a local market to have a bite to eat. In the end, she had informed us that we had accidentally overpaid for our experience. She was quick to point that out and immediately sent us our funds. We strongly recommend Natcha as a guide and wish her well in her future endeavors. Sacred Tattoo and Local market

Karen 🇨🇦 Canada

11 March 2019

Natcha went with us as our guide to get a sacred Sak Yant tattoo and it was the most amazing experience ever!! Communication with Natcha was very quick and easy right from the start. She answered all my questions and sent me lots of pictures to help us pick out our tattoos. This was something that meant a lot to my husband and I and she made it even more special. She sent a car for us to meet us at a local market near the tattoo shop to help pick out gifts of food for offerings to the Arjan or master that was doing our tattoo. She made sure we were there first thing in the morning before the shop started business so that we would be first in line. She explained the entire ceremony and answered all of our questions. She went through the meaning of our particular tattoos and had us video tape all of this so we wouldn't forget anything about the meanings and explained the chant or Katha that we are to say daily to help reinforce the strength of the tattoo. Natcha is just such a fun person and so easy to get along with that it's like going out with one of your friends. We had a blast at the market with her trying local foods and taking pictures. Don't hesitate to book Natcha for a tour!!Amazing Guide!!

Paul🇬🇧 United Kingdom

17 January 2019

Natcha is really passionate about her job and makes your adventure and learning experience so much fun. Couldn't rate her enough. Thank you.Very friendly, fun and knowledgable

Emerson Yuji🇹🇭 Thailand

2 January 2019

My best experience during my trip in Thailand! Even just by mail, Natcha understood my needs and arranged a last time schedule with Sak Yant Arjan. So blessed and thankful! Hope to see you again NatchaNatcha rocks!

Jim🇦🇺 Australia

30 December 2018

Nat is an amazing person, her knowledge and pleasant personality was well worth the tour. Sak Yant tattoos

Noah🇺🇸 United States

16 October 2018

Natcha was an amazing guide. She was knowledgeable of Sak Yant and helped to translate for me so I would be able to get the tattoo that truly had meaning for me. I would highly recommend doing this tour with her. If I am ever back in Bangkok I will take another tour with her. Sacred tattoo

Suzanna🇺🇸 United States

10 October 2018

Natcha was very lovely! From the very begining she was patient with my husband and I while we tried to navigate the busy traffic and were 30 minutes late to our appointment. We met her at a coffee shop in Bangkok, ordered a coffee to go and started the trek to the Sak Yant studio. She helped us with the ceremony from start to finish! So accommodating and even helped us take photos to remember this day forever. But I know even without the photos, I will never forget her or the best day we had in Bangkok! Thank you Natcha! Beauitful Ceremony and Lovely New Friend

Lindsay🇺🇸 United States

6 October 2018

Natcha created an unforgettable experience for me. She is very knowledgeable about the Sak Yant and provided me with research before the experience. She set up the appointment with the Master and communicated with me when a time change was requested by the Ajran. During the experience she took her time to explain what the design meant and helped to communicate my preferences. I highly recommend Natcha who is not only knowledgeable about the Sak Yant, but also the food scene in Bangkok.Unforgettable Experience

HyungKyu🇰🇷 Korea, Republic of

10 September 2018

First time feeling for her is very bright and kind. she take care of me very well even my emotion was down. she has a good skill for guiding. Just believe her. You can feel comfortly.A journey filled with laughter and meaning

Vincent🇺🇸 United States

8 March 2018

This was the highlight of my trip to Bangkok and Natcha’s guidance and company made the entire experience all the more memorable. She explained the history of the art and provided great detail about the ceremony and background of the master who would be creating my tattoo. She translated everything that was said which helped me understand the process and the nuances. Natcha helped document the experience as well which helped create wonderful memories. Overall, a great experience which I recommend to anyone interested in learning about and/or getting a Sak Yant Tattoo. Sak Yant Tattoo

Robert🇺🇸 United States

1 March 2018

Amazing chance to watch and photograph a Sak Yant session and chronicle the piece brought to life. Natcha was an incredible person to be with and allowed me to experience something only a local could do. Sak Yant tour with a great local guide

Ray🇩🇪 Germany

20 November 2024

As we already knew the classic hotspots of Bangkok, Natcha arranged an individual program taking our wishes into account. It was a perfect fit and we really enjoyed the competent and very pleasant tour. This also included Natcha picking us up from the hotel and bringing us back again. She also supported us with further tips after the tour. An absolute recommendation!If you are looking for a personalised tour

Jeremy🇺🇸 United States

15 May 2024

Absolutely! Here's a draft for your review: --- ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Our family recently had the pleasure of touring Bangkok with Natcha, and it was an experience beyond our expectations. From the moment we met Natcha, her warmth and enthusiasm set the tone for what would be an unforgettable day. Natcha's knowledge of Bangkok is truly impressive. Not only did she take us to all the iconic landmarks, but she also shared fascinating historical insights and personal anecdotes that brought the city to life. Her passion for her hometown is evident in every detail she shared. What truly stood out was Natcha's attention to our family's needs and interests. She tailored the tour to ensure that everyone, from our youngest to our oldest member, had a fantastic time. Whether it was recommending the best local street food or adjusting the pace of the tour to accommodate tired little legs, Natcha went above and beyond to ensure our comfort and enjoyment. Beyond her professionalism, Natcha's genuine kindness and hospitality made us feel like old friends exploring the city together. Her positive energy was infectious, and by the end of the day, we felt like we had gained not only a deeper appreciation for Bangkok but also a new friend. Thanks to Natcha, our visit to Thailand was truly unforgettable. We cannot recommend her enough to anyone looking for an exceptional tour experience in Bangkok. We're already looking forward to our next trip and another adventure with Natcha as our guide. Thank you, Natcha, for everything! Unforgettable Bangkok Adventure!

Mark🇹🇭 Thailand

1 November 2022

excellent knowledge and great ability to pass it on. friendly. creative thinker and traveler at heart.

Eric🇨🇦 Canada

17 October 2022

I booked a private tour with Natcha. She planned the tour around my interests and was very accommodating to last minute requests. She is very knowledgeable about culture and food. Overall it was a great experience.Great food and cultural tour

Karla 🇺🇸 United States

27 March 2020

Natcha was so sweet and informative and our whole group had a great time on our Ayutthaya day trip! The entire trip was well organized and a great pace. Natcha knew a lot of history and was able to answer all of our questions plus is so easy to get along with. She kept us on schedule while also letting us take the trip at our own pace. Highly recommend her!

George🇨🇦 Canada

13 February 2020

We spent an incredible day with Natcha visiting Ayutthaya. Natcha fully understands her country’s history. She communicates extremely well in English. The tour is well paced and extremely informative. We would strongly recommend spending time with Natcha to better understand the history, the people and the foods of Thailand.Great Day in Ayu

Georgia🇬🇷 Greece

13 January 2020

Natcha was great, she adjusted to the new schedule we suggested and she guided us to the places that we wanted to see , helped us to communicate with the locals and offered us great food suggestions. It is totally different experiencing something with a local than by yourself. I would highly recommend her for her enthusiasm positive energy and knowledge.very good tour guide

Rachel🇳🇿 New Zealand

11 November 2019

This was my last weekend in Bangkok and I wanted to see Ayutthaya. Natcha was fantastic, prompt responses, everything worked like clockwork. She was happy to change a few things in the tour as we started talking about my interests. Using personalized tour service means you get ahead of the crowds, get to stop at real Thai food places and see more. Natcha thought of everything for comfort, chilled water and towels in the van, spare umbrella for shade, and the tour schedule was well paced. Thank you for a memorable last tour of my stay here. When I come back, my husband and I will definitely tour with you again Natcha- thank you.Excellent day trip to Ayutthaya !!

Alistair🇸🇬 Singapore

14 October 2019

Had a fabulous day out exploring Ayutthaya! Natcha was a wonderful guide and organized a great trip that was even better than we could have hoped for! Before hand, I mentioned that we were interested in both history and food - and she organized our trip around this. We got to see some amazing temples, during which Natcha explained the history and the customs which was fascinating. She then also took us for some street-side Roti (which was delicious) and a really great lunch down by the river (where we had some of the best green curry noodles I've had in a long time!). The car she organized for us was really big and comfortable and everything about the day was well organized and seamless. Natcha is so friendly and we had a great time talking to her and finding out more about Thai history and culture. We hope to see you again next time we come to Bangkok!!What a wonderful day!

Flora🇭🇰 Hong Kong

11 August 2019

It's the first time we used With Locals, and we're very pleased with it. Natchan was very friendly and has good English. She knows the place very well and is able to suggest a slightly different itinerary due to construction in one of the temples. She made good suggestion for our lunch as well. The timing arrangement was appropriate, starting on time. Overall we enjoyed our day trip very much. Friendly local guide

Sherif🇪🇬 Egypt

7 July 2019

What an amazing experience! I only had one day to tour Bangkok, and Natcha just made it worth every minute! From the wonderful boat cruise to street food to visiting amazing temples to tuk-tuk rides, it was all such a delight, and she made it really extra special :-) She really knew how to make the best of the day and to let you get to know Bangkok in a glimpse, with the right go-to-places and the best company you can have. Would do it over and over again! Thanks Natcha! You are the best!Amazing experience in Bangkok!

Carol

25 April 2019

We found withlocals while googling places to visit when staying in Bangkok. We decided to visit Ayutthaya, capital of the old Siam. We had a fantastic day out, Natcha our tour guide kept us busy showing us the sights and telling us all about the history of Ayutthaya. We took a coffee break with Natcha taking us to a local cafe where we tried the local brew. After some more sight seeing Natcha took us to a lovely restaurant for lunch with views across the river to the old city. After lunch we had a trip down the river before heading home to the city. Ayutthaya

Philip🇧🇪 Belgium

25 April 2019

Natcha was een zeer goede gids. Een aanrader! Ze heeft ons mooie en minder toeristische tempels laten zien en wist veel interessants te vertellen. Natcha spreekt zeer goed Engels en heeft ons ook laten kennismaken met de Thaise keuken. Over Natcha niets dan lof! Over de informatie op de website zijn we echter helemaal niet tevreden. Volgens de website was in onze uitstap De Hoogtepunten van Bangkok zeer veel in de prijs inbegrepen, waaronder een ritje met de Tuktuk, inkom bij de tempels, rit met een lokale bus, voer voor de schildpadden, enz. Enkel als we iets extra zouden willen, zouden we dit moeten bijbetalen. Dit bleek echter totaal niet te kloppen en we moesten nog voor alles wat volgens de site inclusief was bijbetalen. De totale prijs van onze uitstap is hierdoor hoog opgelopen en dit was voor ons een echte afknapper. Jammer voor Natcha want zij heeft erg haar best gedaan om ons een leuke dag te bezorgen, maar voor deze totaalprijs hadden we ook een hele dag met een taxi met airco dezelfde uitstap kunnen doen en nog veel meer kunnen zien.Zeer goede gids

Nicolle🇬🇧 United Kingdom

6 April 2019

We booked two tours with Natcha, and had the most amazing time! Natcha took us to places well off the beaten track and gave us a great insight into Thai culture. We tried amazing food, which we would have never tried if Natcha had not introduced them to us. Our tours with Natcha were the highlights of our trip to Bangkok. I'd say book with Natcha if you want to see the real Bangkok!Bangkok with Natcha

Mark🇬🇧 United Kingdom

5 April 2019

Natcha was a terrific host for us and proved to be informative and engaged throughout the day. We would all recommend her as a credit to With Locals.Natcha

Susan🇺🇸 United States

28 February 2019

I had such a good time with Natcha! She was very accommodating and flexible in customizing my itinerary. Very knowledgeable about the history of the area, she was the perfect person to show me around the temples and ruins of Ayuthaya and Lopburi. I highly recommend a Day with Natcha! Friendly and knowledgeable

Scott🇺🇸 United States

18 January 2019

Natcha is a very good guide with lots of insight. We were very impressed with the trip and her suggestions. We contacted her and she setup a custom tour to meet our needs. She was also able to meet us at our air B&B. I would highly recommend her!!!! We really hope to come back and use her again. Book with her and you will not be disappointed :). Custom tour

Claus-Peter🇩🇪 Germany

11 January 2019

N. picked us up at our hotel and we drove with Tuk Tuk to the first local temple, afterwards via longtail boat through the channels of old BK with a lot of beautful impressions and very impressive tasting of local street food, N. impreesed us very much , she gave us a lot truely valuable informations in best english language!! After this she showed/ guided us through the flower market and advised us delightful local food in Chinatown. The tour was our highlight in BK, many thanks to Natcha, it was a great expierence!! CP Hartung Tour / Visit Temples, old BK, Chinatown

Gentry🇺🇸 United States

6 January 2019

My curious nine year old son and I had the great good fortune to spend a full day with Natcha on a trip to Ayutthaya. Wow! Natcha was personable, knowledgeable, indefatigable, cheerful, and patient with my son’s continuous questions. She taught us Thai history, Wat architecture, Buddhist practices, and modern Thai customs, all with an upbeat attitude. Natcha also took us to a local Ayutthaya restaurant to sample the famous “river prawns”. Needless to say, our day with Natcha exceeded all our expectations Amazing Natcha

Kevin🇨🇦 Canada

9 November 2018

Natcha took us on tour of the backstreets of Bangkok. Her command of English was perfect and she gave us the backstory of some sites. We went to a couple of temples, the markets and even the turtle feeding spot. Backstreets of Bangkok

Nicola🇬🇧 United Kingdom

6 November 2018

We thoroughly enjoyed our day with Natcha. She showed us parts of Bangkok we wouldn't have known about along with some of the most popular attractions. We tried good we wouldn't have been brave enough to try on our own and ate lunch with local people and travelled on a bus and tuk tuk. She was fun and very knowledgeable and her English was brilliant. We would highly recommend this tour to anyone that wanted to see and experience Bangkok in a day and would to thank Natcha so much for making our visit to Bangkok so memorable. Fantastic Day

Anish🇺🇸 United States

28 October 2018

Natcha was able to accommodate a last minute tour plan and customize it to fit the needs of my family. Grwat guide

Bob🇺🇸 United States

15 October 2018

Natcha was extremely knowledgeable and sociable! I learnt a lot from her regarding not only the history of Ayutthaya, but also about Thai culture and modern society. I would highly recommend her as a guide for anyone. Great Experience!

Cristina🇺🇸 United States

26 June 2018

Natcha was a great guide. Gave us a well rounded and fun tour. We were very late because of traffic but she came back to get us and took her time with us nevertheless. Liked her very muchGreat tour guide

Jerome🇫🇷 France

25 May 2018

Natcha made a special tour for us. we could see all the major sightseeing spots one day. we did not have to run. It was not tiring as she organized everthing. she has a great knoledge about Bangkok the temples and of course the street food !! thank you Natcha, you are great guide. We spent such a nice day with you. what a great day !!!

Andre🇨🇦 Canada

20 May 2018

Couldn't have asked for a better guide and host for our Bangkok tour. Natcha's historical, cultural and food knowledge were outstanding and together with her personality made for one of the best personal guide tours we've experienced. The soya sauce ice cream was devine by the way. Was great meeting you Natcha and thanks for the awesome tour experience. Natcha - an excellent guide for an awesome

Kevin 🇬🇧 United Kingdom

22 April 2018

My family and I spent a whole day touring The former capital of Thailand with the lovely Natcha and couldn’t recommend her more. She arrived early at our hotel to collect before taking us to many amazing places during the day, explaining history of each whilst there. My daughter was poorly on the day and Natcha was very kind in changing parts of the day to accommodate her. I can certainly say if we ever return to Thailand we wouldn’t hesitate to book a trip with her again, you can not go wrong. Awesome day in Ayutthaya

Christine🇦🇺 Australia

16 April 2018

We had a great time with Natcha. She’s lovely and went out of her way to make sure we enjoyed ourselves. Thank you Natcha!Natcha is Awesome!!!

Karen🇺🇸 United States

8 April 2018

Natcha was a delight and showed us everything possible in the time we had in the city. If you book with her, make sure you try everything she recommends for you to taste. It was so fun sampling food around the city with her!!! Great Day in Bangkok!

Daniel🇬🇧 United Kingdom

4 April 2018

We met natcha at the station and she was lovely. Made us feel very welcome and took us for some well needed refreshments straight away. She was brilliant with the locals and introduced to some unusual foods which we would of never tried without her help. We visited a few local temples and her knowledge on religions was a brilliant insight for us. We finished off with a wonder through the the flower market and hopped on the boat back down the river. Great day well recommended.Fantastic day

Michael🇦🇺 Australia

26 March 2018

We were delighted to have Natcha show us some of Bangkok’s highlights while we were in the City for 24 hrs. Natcha was very friendly, professional and has a good sense of humour. She also has excellent local knowledge, is flexible and has a good rapore with all she comes in contact with. She treated us like we were family. Thank you namaste 🙏Excellent tour guide

Cristhian🇦🇪 United Arab Emirates

26 March 2018

Excellent Tour! We loved it, we had the opportunity to learn more about food and culture. Natcha gave us excellent walk around to know more about the local life. She gave us good recommendations to continue our trip, her background in History, allows to know more about of Thailand. Thank you for this unforgettable moment!!!Excellent Tour,Thank you!!! :D

Cristina🇹🇭 Thailand

14 January 2018

We had a wonderful day with Natcha at Ayutthaya. She was an amazing host for our tour. Great communication and had a lot of information about each site. Thank you!!Tour Ayutthaya

Ray🇬🇧 United Kingdom

3 January 2018

Natcha took me on the 5 hour walking tour of Bangkok and it was definitely worth it - she showed me lots of things I wouldn’t have found or known about, such as Chinatown (impressive), the golden Buddha and the flower market. Other elements such as wat pho and wat Arun were also included and she had a lot of knowledge of these historical sites. Thoroughly recommended!!Thorough and knowledgeable

Kay-Uwe🇩🇪 Germany

3 January 2018

Very nice and friendly and with very good knowledge of history. With compliments Natcha in Bangkok

Thor 🇮🇸 Iceland

27 October 2017

Natcha was great. We had 8 hours in Bangkok and Natcha put together a great program for these few hours that we had. Thank you Natcha!Very good day In Bangkok