Cape Town Tattoo Shops

Tattoo studios in Cape Town, South Africa — compare ratings, portfolios, and locations.

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@BETHAAINK-TATTOO & BODY PIERCING SHOP

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3 Hans Strijdom Avenue

Cape Town 8000

Open 24 hours
Geometric Geometric
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JT

A Journey Through Ink

(0)

Cape Town 8001

10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Black and Grey Traditional
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BT

b tattoo and piercing shop

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55 Plein Street

Cape Town 8000

Open 24 hours
Micro-realism Japanese
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BI

BETRUE INK TATTOO BODY PIERCING

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98 Long Street

Cape Town 8001

9:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Traditional Geometric
Map View Shop
BT

Bl-a Tattoo &Piercing

(0)

3 Hans Strijdom Avenue

Cape Town 8001

Open 24 hours
Traditional Fine-line
Map View Shop
BA

Blaardwell art- tattoos and body piercing

(0)

3 Hans Strijdom Avenue

Cape Town 8000

Open 24 hours
Black and Grey Realism
Map View Shop
BC

Black Cannon Tattoos

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120 Main Road

Cape Town 7945

Closed Today
Japanese Black and Grey
Map View Shop
CE

CAPE ELECTRIC TATTOO

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11 Buitensingel Street

Cape Town 8001

Closed Today
Black and Grey Fine-line
Map View Shop
CT

Cape Town Tattoos. Mr Lucky's

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86 Commercial Street

Cape Town 8001

Closed Today
Japanese Realism
Map View Shop
DT

d tattoo and piercing studio

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55 Plein Street

Cape Town 8000

Open 24 hours
Fine-line Geometric
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DT

Dariro tattoo

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3 Hans Strijdom Avenue

Cape Town 8000

Open 24 hours
Japanese Realism
Map View Shop
DI

Dreaming Ink

(0)

34 Palmer Road

Cape Town 7950

Closed Today
Black and Grey Fine-line
Map View Shop

Booking a Tattoo in Cape Town: What You Should Know

Studios in Cape Town range from tourist-friendly walk-in shops to highly sought appointment-only artists with long waiting lists. Most reputable shops require a deposit for custom bookings — this protects the artist's time and is standard practice globally. If you are visiting Cape Town and want to get tattooed, research artists 4–8 weeks before your trip, book your slot early, and confirm the studio's deposit and cancellation terms. Bring reference images to any consultation, and check that the shop provides written aftercare instructions you can take with you.

Find a Tattoo Artist in Cape Town, South Africa

From fine line to bold color and intricate blackwork, Cape Town has artists working across a wide range of styles and specialties. Reviewing healed work in an artist's portfolio — not just fresh photos — is the most accurate way to assess their long-term quality. Browse artist profiles to compare styles, read reviews, and find the right fit before you commit to a booking.

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Frequently Asked Questions

There are currently 30 tattoo shops listed in Cape Town, South Africa on Tattooed.co.

Browse the full list of Cape Town tattoo shops above. Featured and highly-rated studios appear toward the top. Check photo galleries and reviews to compare quality before you book.

Click any shop's 'View Details' button to find contact information, hours, and website links. Many artists in Cape Town also accept appointment requests directly.

Artists in Cape Town work across a wide range of styles — fine line, realism, traditional, Japanese, blackwork, geometric, and more. Browse shop galleries to find an artist whose aesthetic matches yours.
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karabomatotong957

karabomatotong957

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Johannesburg , ZA

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Blackwork Fine line
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