Custom Tattoo Design Studios in Philadelphia, PA
14 of the 90 tattoo shops we list in Philadelphia have custom design work. Map search doesn't separate shops that only tattoo pre-made flash sheets from shops that build a one-of-a-kind piece around your idea — that distinction isn't a searchable field, it's buried in a portfolio you have to dig for. Every shop listed here has custom design work confirmed from its own website or portfolio, not guessed from star ratings.
187 Ink Tattoo Custom design
1930 N 2nd St, Philadelphia, PA 19122-2309
Central Tattoo Studio Custom designCover-ups
301 Spring Garden St, Philadelphia, PA 19123-2976
🕒 Mon-Thu 12pm-8pm, Fri-Sat 12pm-10pm, Sun 12pm-6pm
Central Tattoo Studio Custom designCover-ups
171 W Girard Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19123-1620
🕒 Mon-Thu 12pm-8pm, Fri-Sat 12pm-10pm, Sun 12pm-6pm
Dakini Tattoo Art Collective Custom designAppointment only
1203 Snyder Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19148-5546
Forever Valentine Tattoo Walk-ins welcomeCustom design
1901 S 9th St, Philadelphia, PA 19148-2384
Frequency Tattoo Company Custom designAppointment only
4038 Ridge Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19129-1795
🕒 Mon-Sat 12pm-8pm
No Ka Oi Tiki Tattoo Walk-ins welcomePiercingCustom design
610 S 4th St, Philadelphia, PA 19147-1525
🕒 Sun-Thu 12-10pm, Fri-Sat 12-12am
Northern Liberty Tattoo Walk-ins welcomePiercingCustom design
823 N 2nd St, Philadelphia, PA 19123-3009
🕒 Mon-Thu 12-9pm, Fri-Sat 12-12am, Sun 12-6pm
Olde City Tattoo Walk-ins welcomePiercingCustom design
44 S 2nd St, Philadelphia, PA 19106-2810
🕒 Mon-Thu 12-8pm, Fri-Sat 12-10pm, Sun 12-8pm
Pale Horse Tattoo Studio Custom designCover-upsAppointment only
2305 N Front St, Philadelphia, PA 19133-3717
Skin Deep PiercingCustom designCover-upsAppointment only
2503 N 2nd St, Philadelphia, PA 19133-3409
Tattoos by Andrew Robinson Custom designAppointment only
2628 Martha St, Philadelphia, PA 19125-1455
True Hand Society Custom designAppointment only
2345 E Susquehanna Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19125-2930
alexkozaktattoo Custom designAppointment only
301 Spring Garden St, Philadelphia, PA 19123-2976
Also in Philadelphia
- Piercing Shops15
- Walk-In Tattoo Shops9
- Cover-Up Tattoo Artists4
- Fine Line and Single Needle Tattoo Artists3
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Custom Tattoo Design Studios near Philadelphia
Good to know
How much does a custom tattoo design cost?
Many shops charge a flat design fee (often $50-150) or a deposit that's later credited toward the tattoo price, on top of the hourly or per-piece rate for the tattoo itself. Large custom pieces like sleeves or back pieces are usually billed hourly rather than as one flat price.
How long does it take to get a custom tattoo designed?
Simple custom pieces can be sketched and approved within a few days to a week, but in-demand artists who focus on original work are sometimes booked weeks out just for the design consultation. Ask about current wait times when you book, since it varies a lot from shop to shop.