Comedy Sightseeing Tour Asheville: Live Entertainment on Wheels

A tour guide who performs, not just narrates, takes you through Asheville's neighborhoods

LaZoom's comedy sightseeing tour of Asheville is a 90-minute guided ride through downtown, the Montford Historic District, River Arts District and Grove Arcade, hosted by an entertainer who delivers history and comedy skits instead of a script. The tour includes a live guide and on-board entertainment. Children under 13 are not permitted, and groups are capped at 19 people per booking.

Step-by-step itinerary

Asheville city comedy sightseeing tour

• Depart from tour location
• Pass through downtown Asheville
• Cruise through Montford Historic District
• Drive from Chicken Hill to River Arts District
• Drive alongside Grove Arcade
• Admire Spanish Renaissance basilica dome
• Drive down Church Street historic architecture

The experience

The tour departs from LaZoom's location and heads straight into downtown Asheville's Art Deco core. The historic square that has anchored the city since the late 1700s. From there, the bus moves under a canopy of old trees into the Montford Historic District, where you'll see Victorian mansions and Arts and Crafts bungalows built by the wealthy families who came to construct the Biltmore and decided to stay. The guide shares the stories of these neighborhoods while the entertainment keeps the pace moving. This is not a quiet narration.

The route winds into the River Arts District, where massive murals cover the old industrial factories along the riverfront. The guide walks through the district's history, from the 1916 flood to Hurricane Helene's impact and recovery. Then the bus passes Grove Arcade, the beautifully preserved landmark now filled with local makers and galleries, before stopping to look up at the Spanish Renaissance basilica with its massive elliptical dome: the largest freestanding one in North America, built without wooden beams or steel supports. The tour closes on Church Street, a shaded block of historic architecture that feels separate from the busier downtown just one street over.

The whole experience runs 90 minutes and fits a maximum of 19 people, which keeps the group small enough to hear the guide and move through the bus without crowding. The guide speaks English and delivers the tour live, so the entertainment and commentary change with each departure. You're not watching a recording.

What’s included

• Live guide in English.
• on-board entertainment with comedy skits.
• professional commentary on downtown Asheville, Montford, River Arts District, Grove Arcade and Church Street.
• no need to arrange your own transportation or research the neighborhoods in advance.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDepartures at 14:00, 15:00, 16:00 and 17:00

Book up to1h before

AgesAdult (13 and older) · Under 13: can't be booked

GroupUp to 40

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated yesterday

Good to know

Low physical effortPets welcomePublic transport nearbyInfants must sit on laps

Operated by LaZoom

Is this one for you?The tour runs 90 minutes of sitting and watching from the bus, with no walking required. Book this if you want Asheville's neighborhoods and history delivered by an entertainer rather than a standard guide, and you're traveling with people 13 and older.

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Top questions

What neighborhoods does the LaZoom comedy tour actually drive through?

The tour passes through downtown Asheville's Art Deco district, the Montford Historic District with its Victorian and Arts and Crafts homes, the River Arts District with its factory murals, and ends near Grove Arcade and Church Street. You stay on the bus for most of the route, viewing from the windows.

Is this tour suitable for kids, or does it have an age requirement?

Children under 13 are not allowed on the tour. The comedy and entertainment are designed for adults and older teens.

How long is the LaZoom Asheville tour, and what's included?

The tour runs 90 minutes and includes a live guide, on-board entertainment with comedy skits, and professional commentary on the neighborhoods and landmarks you pass. You do not need to arrange your own transportation or research the stops beforehand.

Can I book this tour for a bachelor or bachelorette party?

LaZoom does not permit bachelor and bachelorette parties on the City and Ghost tours. If you're planning a group celebration, LaZoom offers the Fender Bender tour, which is designed for that purpose.

What is the maximum group size for one booking?

The tour accommodates a maximum of 19 people per booking. Groups of 20 or more should contact the operator through the booking platform to arrange an alternative.

What is the Spanish Renaissance basilica on the tour route?

The guide points out a Spanish Renaissance basilica with the largest freestanding elliptical dome in North America, built without wooden beams or steel supports. It's a landmark you'll see from the bus on Church Street.