30 studios · avg 4.9★ · 4,929 reviews · 16 rated 4.5★+

Tattoo Shops in Durham, NC

Durham, NC has 30 tattoo studios listed on GetInked. Artists here specialize in Custom, Realism, and Traditional. Studios here average 4.9★ across 4,929 Google reviews.

Highest rated in Durham

Ranked by Google rating, counting only studios with 25 or more reviews.

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Sweet Roll Tattoo★ 5 (113)

We're a trans and female owned and operated tattoo located in Durham NC. We are all inclusive and LGBTQIA+ friendly.

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Kings Avenue Tattoo★ 5 (106)

Walk-Ins Welcome. Kings Avenue Tattoo: Professional tattoo studio founded by tattoo artist Mike Rubendall. Locations: New York, No…

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Creative Tattoo Service★ 5 (84)

Award-winning custom tattoo studio in East Durham, voted Best Tattoo Shop in Durham three years running, with several resident art…

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Tattoos by Lita and Lowensky - Private Tattoo Studio in Durham★ 5 (27)

Private tattoo studio in Durham, NC where tattooer/illustrator Lowensky Santiago works in a variety of styles from color and black…

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blaX Art Tattoo Studio★ 5 (15)

Tattoo studio at 3326 Guess Rd, Durham, NC whose artists work a range of styles from traditional to modern, custom to client visio…

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Electric Dreams Tattoo Studio★ 5 (11)

Durham, NC tattoo studio; the linked profile belongs to artist Anna Lucille (@annalucilleink) with no extractable style details.

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Roy Alonzo Tattoo Studio★ 5 (11)

Private tattoo studio in Durham, NC run by Roy Alonzo (originally from Tijuana), tattooing since 2009 and focused on original, per…

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V Reeves Tattoo★ 5 (10)

site unreachable

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Third Charm Tattoo★ 5 (6)

site unreachable

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100 Dollar Tattoos★ 5 (4)
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Tattoos By CJ★ 5 (3)

Individual tattoo artist (CJ) in Durham, NC with Instagram portfolio showing healed tattoos. Books open for February. Tattoo artis…

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Clean Tatts★ 5 (2)
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Velaris Tattoo Studio★ 5 (2)

Welcome to Christina Elaine Art, where creativity meets skin. Experience the unique artistry of a professional tattoo artist with …

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919 Tattoo Studio by flexi★ 5 (1)
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Unbirthday Ink★ 5 (1)

Unbirthday Ink is private studio tattoo artist based in Durham, North Carolina specializing in colorful kawaii, anime, horror, and…

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Banter by Piercing Pagoda★ 4.9 (697)
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Clarity Piercing★ 4.9 (321)
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Sacred Mandala Studio★ 4.9 (143)

Custom tattoo studio and art gallery in downtown Durham, NC.

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Tattoo Asylum★ 4.8 (251)

Tattoo Asylum is an award-winning tattoo and piercing shop in Durham, North Carolina with over thirty years of experience, special…

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Dogstar Tattoo Company★ 4.7 (578)

Dogstar Tattoo Company is Durham's oldest tattoo shop, established in 1997 and woman artist-owned and operated, taking appointment…

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Ink Still Dripping★ 4.7 (179)

Durham, NC tattoo studio; the linked URL is an Acuity Scheduling booking page with no descriptive style content available.

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Cattail Tattoo Collective★ 4.7 (12)
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Ethereal Tattoo Gallery★ 4.6 (40)

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Easy Tiger Custom Tattoo★ 4.6 (34)

High-energy custom tattoo shop on Hope Valley Road in Durham, NC that welcomes walk-ins and appointments and takes on a wide range…

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Twisted Sixs★ 4.5 (446)

Twisted Sixs is a tattoo and piercing shop in Durham, North Carolina serving the Chapel Hill and Raleigh area, with health-departm…

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Ink Well★ 3.8 (271)
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Frequently Asked Questions

How many tattoo shops are in Durham, NC?

There are 30 tattoo studios listed in Durham, NC on GetInked. Each listing includes contact info, styles offered, and — for claimed shops — direct booking.

What tattoo styles are available in Durham?

Durham shops on GetInked offer styles including Custom, Realism, Traditional. Browse each studio's profile to see their full style list and artist portfolios.

How are tattoo shops rated in Durham?

Studios in Durham average 4.9★ on GetInked, based on Google review data across 4,929 reviews. Use the rating filter to surface the highest-rated shops first.

How do I find the best tattoo artist in Durham?

Browse the Durham directory on GetInked and filter by style — Traditional, Realism, Fine Line, and more. Read ratings and reviews, then visit a studio's profile page to view portfolios and book directly.

Can I book a tattoo appointment in Durham on GetInked?

Yes. Studios that have claimed their GetInked profile accept direct booking. Look for the "Book" button on a shop's page. Unclaimed listings display contact info so you can reach the shop directly.