Atlanta Comedy Bus Tour: City Sights & Local Laughs

Summary

Atlanta’s neighborhoods, history and humor on a moving stage

You’ll laugh your way through Atlanta’s neighborhoods with a real comedian as your guide, seeing sights like Piedmont Park and Krog Street Market from a new angle. Expect quick-witted local stories, an adult-only crowd, a mid-tour drink stop, and moments where history hits home—and probably one or two jokes you’ll remember long after.

What’s the experience like?

First thing that happened: our guide (Marcus—he said he does standup at the Laughing Skull) asked if anyone brought wine. A woman in the back held up a can of rosé and everyone cheered. That set the tone. We rolled out past Piedmont Park, windows open because it was humid but not sticky yet, and Marcus started roasting Atlanta traffic like he had a personal grudge against every SUV in sight. I didn’t expect to actually learn stuff between the jokes—like why Cabbagetown is called that (not what I guessed)—but somehow it stuck.

We cruised by places I’d only heard about—Margaret Mitchell House, Oakland Cemetery, Inman Park—with Marcus tossing out stories that were half history lesson, half roast battle. He pointed at some old brick building on the Beltline and said something about “hipster density per square foot” that made even the driver snort. The city felt different from behind those bus windows; more alive, or maybe just louder with people laughing over each other. At Krog Street Market we stopped for a quick break—bathroom run and time to grab another drink if you wanted. The market smelled like fried chicken and coffee; someone came back with a donut as big as their face.

I liked how nothing was off-limits (they warn you: R-rated). There was this moment when we passed Martin Luther King Jr.'s childhood street—Marcus got quiet for once, told us just enough to make me want to come back on my own. Then he cracked a joke about his grandma’s cooking and the whole bus relaxed again. By the end, I’d talked to three strangers about barbecue joints and whether Atlanta really invented Coca-Cola (apparently yes?).

Step-by-step itinerary

Day 1 — Atlanta comedy bus city tour

• Board comedy bus
• Drive by Margaret Mitchell House
• Discuss area homes and restaurants
• Brief history of Martin Luther King Jr.
• Explain Cabbagetown history
• Tour Inman Park area
• Drive by Centennial Olympic Park
• Discuss Oakland Cemetery history
• Explain Atlanta Beltline development
• Tour Piedmont Park area
• Discuss area revitalization
• Drive by Coca-Cola headquarters
• Take 15-minute beverage and bathroom break
• Continue comedy tour with jokes and stories
• End tour

Top questions

How long is the Atlanta comedy city tour?

The tour lasts approximately 90 minutes including a 15-minute beverage and bathroom break halfway through.

Is this comedy bus tour suitable for kids?

No, this is an R-rated tour. No one under 17 is allowed on board.

Can I bring my own drinks on the comedy bus?

Yes, guests are welcome to bring their own beer or wine for the ride.

What neighborhoods does the Atlanta comedy tour visit?

The tour covers areas like Piedmont Park, Inman Park, Cabbagetown, Oakland Cemetery area, Krog Street Market, and more.

Is there a bathroom break during the tour?

Yes, there’s a 15-minute beverage and bathroom stop at Krog Street Market halfway through.

Who leads the comedy city tour in Atlanta?

A local comedian serves as your guide throughout the experience.

Are service animals allowed on this bus tour?

Yes, service animals are allowed on board.

Does this Atlanta city tour include live entertainment?

Yes, live comedic entertainment is provided by your guide during the entire ride.

What’s included

Your afternoon includes live comedic entertainment from a local stand-up comedian guiding you through Atlanta’s best-known neighborhoods by bus—plus time for a beverage or bathroom break at Krog Street Market before heading back into town together.