Tattoo Shops in New Castle, DE

2 studios in and around New Castle, Delaware — call ahead even for walk-ins — a shop with five artists can still be booked solid on a Saturday, and piercing hours often differ from tattoo hours.

New Castle has about 5,715 residents, which works out to 35 tattoo shops per 100,000 people. Population: U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 estimate.

Explosive Tattoo Walk-ins welcomePiercing

265 N Dupont Hwy, New Castle, DE 19720-6400

🕒 Tue-Sat 12-7pm

+13023223457 Website Directions

Red and Blue Tattoo Walk-ins welcome

529 E Basin Rd, New Castle, DE 19720-4230

🕒 Tue-Sat 1-9pm

+13023337055 Website Directions

More studios within 30 miles of New Castle

Only 2 studios listed in New Castle itself, so here are the closest ones in nearby towns. Distance is straight-line from New Castle.

Monster Tattoo

📍 2.6 mi · 112 E Market St, Newport, DE 19804-2525

+13024656594 Directions

Redemption Tattoo Parlour

📍 2.8 mi · 21 W Market St, Newport, DE 19804-3138

+13025437004 Directions

New Castle Ink

📍 2.9 mi · 699 Churchmans Rd, Newark, DE 19702-1918

+13022867177 Directions

Kimmsingh Piercings Piercing

📍 3.2 mi · 21 Capano Dr, Newark, DE 19702-1714

+13025440984 Directions

La Rue Tattoo

📍 3.5 mi · 1 Elmhurst Pl, Wilmington, DE 19804-1701

+13028240027 Directions

Malarkey Tattoo PiercingAppointment only

📍 3.6 mi · 730 Pulaski Hwy, Bear, DE 19701

🕒 Mon-Sat 12-7pm

+13022760904 Website Directions

Ink Oasis Custom designAppointment only

📍 3.8 mi · 2103 W Newport Pike, Wilmington, DE 19804-3719

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💲 $100

+13026855438 Website Directions

The G Spot Tattoo

📍 3.9 mi · 2302 W Newport Pike, Wilmington, DE 19804-3847

+13029985010 Website Directions

Tip: weekday afternoons are the easiest time to get a walk-in seat — Friday and Saturday fill with appointments by noon. For custom work, message the artist a week ahead with reference images; a deposit of $50–100 that counts toward the final price is standard practice, not a red flag.

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Good to know about tattoo shops in New Castle

Which tattoo shops in New Castle show their opening hours?
2 of the 2 tattoo shops we list in New Castle publish their hours — the rest are best reached by phone before you go.

Can I get a tattoo in New Castle without an appointment?
2 of the 2 studios in New Castle take walk-ins; the others work by appointment.

How much do tattoos cost?
Tattoo pricing depends heavily on the size, detail, placement, and hourly rate of the artist. Small minimalist designs start at shop minimums, while large custom pieces require multi-hour or full-day sessions. You can use TattooAtlas to discover local shops and request custom quotes directly from experienced artists.

What is American traditional tattoo?
American traditional tattoo is a classic style defined by bold black outlines, a limited color palette of primary shades, and iconic imagery like anchors, eagles, and roses. This timeless aesthetic remains one of the most popular tattoo styles across American studios. You can search TattooAtlas to find specialists who focus on traditional flash and custom designs.