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Walk-In Tattoo Shops in Philadelphia, PA

9 of the 90 tattoo shops we list in Philadelphia have walk-in tattoo appointments, no booking required. Most studios require a scheduled consultation for custom work but still take walk-ins for flash designs or small pieces — a split Google Maps can't show, since the listing just says 'tattoo shop' either way. Every shop tagged here states walk-ins are welcome on its own website, not just in an old customer review.

Eastern Pass Tattoo Walk-ins welcome

1625 E Passyunk Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19148-1121

🕒 Mon-Sat 12-8pm, Sun 12-6pm

+12676066567 Website Directions

Forever Valentine Tattoo Walk-ins welcomeCustom design

1901 S 9th St, Philadelphia, PA 19148-2384

+12678270218 Website Directions

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

+12159251766 Website Directions

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

+12676396019 Website Directions

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

+12156276271 Website Directions

Philadelphia Eddie's Chinatown Tattoo Walk-ins welcomePiercing

904 Arch St, Philadelphia, PA 19107-3102

🕒 Open 7 days, Piercing Tue/Thu/Fri/Sat

+12154409997 Website Directions

Seven Swords Tattoo Company Walk-ins welcome

2580 Frankford Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19125-1727

+12673191910 Website Directions

Tom Taylor Tattoos Walk-ins welcome

208 E Girard Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19125-3917

Website Directions

Show up early, ideally at opening. Walk-in slots fill by early afternoon at busy shops, especially on weekends, and most want cash or a card with no guarantee they'll take Venmo or CashApp — bring photo ID, since a legitimate shop won't ink anyone without one. Ask on the phone whether walk-ins are flash-sheet only or if an artist can free-hand size a custom idea same-day.

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Can you walk into a tattoo shop and get a tattoo the same day?
Yes, at shops that accept walk-ins for flash tattoos — pre-drawn designs sized on the spot, usually done in under an hour for $80-150 depending on size and the shop's minimum. Custom pieces almost always need a scheduled consult first, even at walk-in-friendly shops, so call ahead if you want original art rather than a design off the wall.

What is a tattoo shop's minimum price?
Most U.S. shops charge a flat minimum of $50-100 even for the smallest tattoo, covering setup, ink, and a sterile needle cartridge regardless of size. Walk-in flash pieces often land right at that minimum, while larger custom work is typically billed hourly at $100-200 per hour.