TATTOOS
IN PATRAS.
Every tattoo in our studio starts with a conversation: what you want, where, how big. From there we design something that is yours, sits right on the body and holds up over time. Custom, in the centre of Patras, by appointment.
Custom tattoos, not from a catalogue
You don't pick a design off the wall. You tell us what's on your mind — a word, a reference photo, an idea from Pinterest, your kid's drawing — and we design it for your body and your placement. A made-to-order tattoo design means nobody else in Patras has the same one.
If you already have your own design, even better: we adapt it to the proportions of the spot and clean it up so it stays legible once healed.
Styles we work in
Fine line and minimal for thin, clean, subtle pieces — ankle, wrist, collarbone. Black & grey and realism for portraits, animals, figures and masks with real depth. Lettering — from calligraphic script to clean type, names, dates, quotes. Geometric, mandala and dotwork for symmetry and rhythm. Black and gray or color tattoo — colour where it belongs. Traditional, old school, neo traditional, Japanese, watercolor: ask — we'll tell you honestly whether it fits what we do or where to go.
We don't have a house style that pushes you one way. We have the style that fits your idea — and we'll tell you honestly if something won't work on skin.
- Fine line & minimal
- Black & grey
- Realism
- Lettering
- Geometric · mandala
- Dotwork
- Colour
- Cover-up
Placements
Arm, wrist, forearm, upper arm, shoulder. Back, chest, ribs. Leg, thigh, calf, ankle. Nape, behind the ear, fingers. Every placement has its own character: how much it hurts, how fast it ages, how visible it is. A sleeve or half sleeve is a different conversation from a small wrist piece — we design both to follow the flow of the body.
- Forearm
- Upper arm
- Shoulder
- Back
- Ribs
- Calf
- Ankle
- Wrist
- Sleeve
How it works, step by step
You send the idea — with or without a photo. We reply with thoughts, a cost estimate and availability. We book and the design gets drawn. On the day you see it on your skin as a stencil before the needle touches — that's where changes happen, not after. We work with sterile single-use supplies, as Greek law requires of tattoo studios. You leave with written aftercare.
First tattoo?
Welcome. The most important thing isn't the design but the placement and the size: some spots hurt more, some age faster, and anything too small spreads over the years. We'll tell you what works. The first-tattoo guide covers the rest — how to prepare, how much it hurts, what happens at the appointment.
Why here
One artist, not a rotating team: everything in the portfolio was made by the same person who will tattoo you. A studio in the centre of Patras, minutes from Georgiou Square, by appointment so every piece gets the time it needs. Greek and English spoken — travellers, Erasmus students and people passing through the port are regulars. And the latest work, fresh and healed, is on Instagram every week.
Can I bring my own tattoo design?+
Yes. We adapt it so it sits right on the spot and stays clean once healed. If it's another artist's design, we use it as a reference and make your own version.
How do I get a quote for a tattoo in Patras?+
Send the design or the idea, the rough size in centimetres and the placement — by Instagram DM, by phone on +30 698 992 9005 or by email to spartakos@patrastattoo.gr. We reply with an estimate and availability.
How long does a tattoo appointment take?+
From an hour for a small fine-line piece to several sessions for a sleeve. You'll know before you come how long to plan for.
Do you take walk-ins?+
Get in touch before you come — a message is enough. We mostly work by appointment so every piece gets the time it needs, but for something small we can often see you the same day.
Does it hurt?+
Depends on the spot and on you. Inner arm, calf and shoulder are mild; ribs, feet and fingers more intense. Come rested and fed, no alcohol — it makes a difference.
Do you tattoo minors?+
Tattoos from 18, with ID. For minors, whatever the law allows applies — ask us before you come.
Can I book a tattoo in Patras before travelling to Greece?+
Yes. Send your idea by DM or by email, we agree on the design and a date, and you arrive ready. Many people book from Athens, from the port, or as Erasmus students before they even land in Patras.
TELL US
WHAT'S ON
YOUR MIND.
The appointment is confirmed by the studio.