How to find a best tattoo artist in Tbilisi
Tips for Tourists (2025 Guide)
Planning to get
a tattoo while
visiting Tbilisi?
This guide will help you choose a safe, professional tattoo artist in Georgia’s capital. We’ll cover what to look for, what to avoid, and how to find the best artist for your travel style, budget, and tattoo idea.
✅ What to Look for in a Tattoo Artist in Tbilisi
Selecting the right artist is crucial. Consider artistic style, portfolio quality (including healed works), safety standards, and pricing. Remember that experience is one factor among many. Different artists specialize in different styles.
- Artistic styleDifferent artists excel in various styles:
- graphic
- realism
- abstraction
- bioorganic
- calligraphy and lettering
- ornamental
- etc.
- Portfolio and healed worksReview the artist's portfolio, focusing on healed tattoos to assess the longevity and quality of their work. If the artist does not show the healed works, it is better to ask him to send them to you personally. This is normal.
- Safety and hygieneEnsure the artist maintains high safety standards, using sterile equipment and following proper hygiene protocols. Find out what studio your artist works at and see how they monitor safety, feel free to ask them some questions.
- Comfortable and professional communicationDiscuss pricing and the process upfront. A consultation allows you to discuss your ideas and assess the artist's understanding and approach.
- English-speaking or Russian-speaking artistNot all tattoo artists in Georgia speak other languages well. This is important to discuss all the details of your request.
- Transparent pricingTattoo artists usually do not write prices on their pages. Usually the price can be best calculated during a consultation
❌Common Mistakes Tourists Make
When Getting Tattooed Abroad
When Getting Tattooed Abroad
While experience holds significant importance in various contexts, it is crucial to recognize that style and ethics carry even greater weight and ultimately matter more in the long run.
Booking based solely on price
Prioritize quality and artistry over the lowest cost.
Ignoring healed work check-ups
Ensure your artist follows up to assess the healing process.
Neglecting aftercare advice
Confirm your artist provides thorough aftercare instructions.
Selecting a studio with poor hygiene
Prioritize studios that maintain high standards of cleanliness and sterilization.
Choosing an artist unskilled in your desired style
Select an artist with proven expertise in your preferred tattoo style.
Overlooking artists ethical conduct
Choose an artist with a reputation for professionalism and client respect.
Tattoo Styles You Can Find in Tbilisi
Graphic tattoo
Graphics is one of the most common styles. It is usually black or black and gray, but sometimes with the addition of 1-2 colors
Text Vikykomori to book your session
Calligraphy and lettering
If you came to Georgia on vacation and want to preserve something about this wonderful time, an inscription in Georgian is the best thing you can think of!
I prefer calligraphy
Bioorganic
Bioorganics is an amazing style on the edge of the plant and animal worlds. It looks very impressive due to the fact that it is anatomically integrated into the body.
Make a tattoo in this style
Ornamental
Ornaments vary from ancient Georgian to modern lettering ornaments. In Georgia, of course, it is better to get something authentic and saturated with the spirit of this country.
Let's make an ornament!
Abstract
Like jazz, only tattooed! They say that abstractions are for people with special intelligence. Not everyone is able to understand the bizarre interweaving of lines and free flow.
I want an abstraction How to Book a Tattoo in Tbilisi as a Tourist
- Write via WhatsApp / Instagram / email
- Send your idea or pick from an artist's available ideas
- Receive confirmation & time slot
- Make a pre-payment
- Visit studio — 100% sterile and safe
Travel Tips for Getting a Tattoo in Georgia
- Don’t book tattoo right before beach or hot springs
- You can fly with a fresh tattoo, just keep it protected
- Avoid tanning or swimming for 7–10 days
- Ask your artist about aftercare travel tips
- Use the sunscreen during 14 days after the tattoo session
- Hiking and any strong activities may prevent your tattoo from healing and reduce your immunity
FAQ for Tourists
(Tattoo in Georgia)
In Georgia, anyone can start tattooing without special courses, and the activities of tattoo studios are poorly regulated by law. Therefore, to be sure of your safety, ask your tattoo artist what he does to ensure that his session is safe.
Low segment: 15-55 $. Here you will save on both quality and safety. The price of a good small tattoo starts from 70-110 $. The price of an average tattoo is 130-185 GEL and large sessions with good artists can cost from 260 to 550 $.
Don't neglect good communication. If you want a good tattoo, you should definitely discuss all the details with the artist.
First, plan to rest on the day of the session and preferably 1 day after the session. It is also very important not to engage in serious activities. If you came to a hiking or ski resort, it is best to get a tattoo after active days. Ideally, do not make very dense tattoos so that they can be healed with the help of a second skin. Ask your artist what healing products he recommends.
Do you want a tattoo from a trusted artist?
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