Best Tattoo Shops In Victoria

“I had an absolutely amazing experience with Rebecca at Red Lantern Tattoo. It had been decades since my last tattoo, but she made everything easy, comfortable, and stress‑free. Her professionalism, calm approach, and the care she put into the work made the whole experience feel effortless. She took a very meaningful photo of my son and turned it into a beautiful tattoo that means a great deal to me.

The shop is welcoming, the experience was fantastic, and I’ll definitely be back. Truly grateful for the excellent work and the way she brought something so important to life.

Jeff S.“

“Carlos was fantastic - he did a very fine touch up on a previously completed tattoo and made it come alive again! He’s talented at what he does and made the entire process easy :)“

“Very nice space, it's calm and welcoming, everyone is very friendly and the artists are all talented and professional.

Not my first piece with Emily and it won't be my last.“

“I just got a knee tattoo done by Geri at Tattoo Zoo. I would recommend this place to anyone I know. Best tattoo shop in Victoria with the friendliest staff.“

“Photo is 4 days after, Craig was great! Went for a walk in, I told him my idea and he drew it up, we made adjustments together and I love how it turned out!“

“Universal Tattoos is one of the best shops I have been to. You really need to take everything with a grain of salt there. They are sarcastic, dark humored, and will give you the best they can deliver, which again is the very best!

Think of it as a themed restaurant where the servers slam your silverware on the table and tell you your getting toilet water for ordering JUST water! 🤣

I absolutely love this place, and alot of you leaving bad reviews clearly felt threatened or intimidated in some way and don't know how to go with the vibe!

These guys are real, raw, and brutally honest. Which means if they think its gonna look stupid, they are gonna try there best to support you but they want the best for you in the long run.

Owner and son have worked endlessly to create clientele, and leadership in Victoria. Best Father Son duo we could ask for.“

“Had the best experience with Nae! Went in super nervous and unsure but she was very kind and worked with me until I was happy with the design/placement.“

“My second piece from Cohen! I really love his design, styles and great technique! His communication has been great getting in for planning. This coverup for me was a great way to rejuvenate an old tattoo that wasn't as meaningful for me. Im very impressed with the colour palate that he used, I have a lot of trust in his skills and application. His adaptation to the idea I came to him with turned out brilliant! I would recommend Cohen and look forward to working with him again!“

“Me and my wife found this cool shop while walking the town. She stopped in for a very last minute tattoo with Vic. He knocked it out quickly and it came out great. Super cool dude, gave me some souvenir Canadian coins which was a nice gesture.“

“Doug is a phenomenal artist, who is passionate about his craft. Positive and professional. I would highly recommend him to anyone looking for their 1st tattoo or their newest piece.“

“My experience on July 29th, 2026 with artist Nikki, was exceptional. She was very kind and extremely gentle. I love the piece she designed. The shop was very professional, awesome vibe, great music and treats and lastly, Infection control protocols were outstanding. So very impressed.!! I'll be back.“

“I spotted a stunning portrait tattoo that stopped me in my tracks one day...It then led me to Nick's studio in 2023. In April 24 he did a memorial portrait of my son. He did an incredibly accurate depiction of him. He successfully captured the expression of my son's beautiful loving sense of humour with how he tattooed the light shining in his eyes!! Wow! What a wild experience that was!

The following year Nick did a magical black & gray West Coast themed arm sleeve for me and it's exquisite! Then I started dreaming of the winged horse, Pegasus. Nick's vision for my chosen placement of his art has exceeded my expectations, yet again!

Nick has a really cool shop, and has always been an ultra professional who operates as a classy gentleman that takes pride in making people feel respected and safe through out the process. I'm a bit of a nervous nellie ( bad past experiences) yet he has always easily inspired my purest trust, he plays good music and shares interesting conversations! He's easy going, compassionate and kind even when I messed up the schedule.

His apprentice Autumn is a lovely gal who is also extremely talented and lovely to be around! Can't forget Tank. He never fails to greet you with a happily wagging tail! What a sweetie pie! :))

As far as top notch Tattoo artists go, Nick is definitely an excellent choice whom I highly recommend!“

“I had a 10 year old tattoo that I didn't love anymore so I thought I'd see if cover-up queen @liisatattoo could do a little glo- up. Wow! She is magic! The artwork she designed far exceeded my expectations and managed to turn a tattoo i wasn't proud to show off into something truly beautiful. Definitely recommend.“

“Jim was great, I popped in and he was able to piece my ears easy peasy super quick. Very friendly, cool place, no complaints!“

“Great tattoo done by Jamie. He did a great job using the reference photos and creating just what I wanted.“

“Zara is incredible! She designed and inked a cover up for me which turned out beautifully. Not only is she an amazing artist/tattooist, she is kind and patient. She answered all my questions, and was thoughtful about design placement. This was the best experience I have ever had at a tattoo studio.“

“I had an amazing experience here yesterday. Morti is lovely and very talented. I am extremely pleased with my tattoo, it's beautiful. I am very grateful to all that work there as I felt extremely comfortable, safe, and heard.“

“Voodoo is literally the best tattoo artist I know. He's done all of my work over the years, always takes the time to make sure I get his highest quality, and is beyond a pleasure to work with. Couldn't recommend his services enough!“