Tattoo Shops in Alton, IL
3 studios in and around Alton, Illinois — 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.
Bluebird Tattoo Walk-ins welcomeCustom design
629 Ridge St, Alton, IL 62002-2670
🕒 Tue-Sat 12-8pm, Sun 12-6pm
Grand Piasa Body Art Piercing
560 E Broadway, Alton, IL 62002-6303
🕒 Tue-Sat 12-8pm
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.