Asheville: Adults-Only Comedy Ghost Tour Downtown & Montford

Summary

Haunted stories and wild laughs on Asheville’s adults-only ghost bus

You’ll ride through downtown Asheville with a local guide who knows every twisted tale and joke in town. Expect laughter, eerie stories in Montford’s shadows, and plenty of weird history—all adults-only, with live commentary and entertainment on board. You might leave still giggling at something you heard hours ago.

What’s the experience like?

I didn’t expect to start the night with a purple bus full of strangers and end up cackling at ghost jokes while rolling past Asheville’s old brick facades. The driver wore a cape—no kidding—and our guide (who called herself “Mistress of the Macabre,” which I’m still not sure was her real name) greeted us with this booming laugh that made everyone loosen up. There was this weird mix of beer in the air from South Slope breweries and something sweet—maybe someone’s perfume or just the city after rain.

We zigzagged through downtown Asheville, right into the Arts District where everything glowed under those old street lamps. Our guide pointed out a building where some scandalous murder happened—I missed half the details because someone behind me snorted at her punchline and I lost it too. She kept tossing out these wild facts about Asheville’s past that sounded fake but apparently weren’t (she swore on her “undead” honor). At one point she tried to get us to howl like ghosts out the window. I did it, even though my partner pretended not to know me for about five minutes after.

The tour hit Montford next—big houses, lots of shadows. There was a story about a lady in white that made my skin prickle for a second, even though we were all laughing most of the time. It’s weird how you can feel both creeped out and totally safe when you’re surrounded by people who are just as awkward as you are. By the time we looped back toward South Slope, I realized I hadn’t checked my phone once. That almost never happens anymore.

Step-by-step itinerary

Day 1 — Explore Asheville's haunted districts

• Pass through downtown Asheville
• View all areas of town
• Cover downtown, Montford, South Slope

Top questions

Is this Asheville comedy ghost tour really adults-only?

Yes, only guests age 17 and up are allowed on this tour.

Does the tour include live entertainment or just narration?

There is live entertainment plus live commentary from your professional guide throughout the tour.

Which neighborhoods does the LaZoom Haunted Tour visit?

The route covers downtown Asheville, Montford, and parts of South Slope.

How many people can book together?

You can book up to 19 people online; for 20 or more, call ahead.

Is it suitable for all fitness levels?

Yes, it’s suitable for all physical fitness levels since you ride on board.

What’s included

Your evening includes lively storytelling from a local guide (and sometimes their alter ego), professional narration mixed with comedy, live entertainment right on board as you cruise through downtown Asheville’s Arts District, Montford, and South Slope—all without needing to walk much or worry about finding your own way home afterward.