Pigeon Forge Ghost Tour: Comedy Bus with Local Haunting Tales

Ghost stories and comedy on a moving bus through Pigeon Forge and Gatlinburg

A 2-hour guided bus tour through Pigeon Forge and Gatlinburg that pairs local ghost stories with live comedy from a professional redneck comedian. The tour runs in an air-conditioned bus with a comedian and driver aboard. Each departure is different depending on the audience, so the mix of scares and laughs shifts with the crowd. Free parking at The Shops of Pigeon Forge is included, and children from age 1 can ride.

Step-by-step itinerary

Ghost tour with comedy on bus

• Board the Redneck Comedy Bus
• Enjoy 2-hour guided ghost tour
• Listen to local ghost stories
• Experience live comedy and audience interaction
• Relax in air-conditioned bus

The experience

The Redneck Comedy Bus picks up at The Shops of Pigeon Forge, a 23-acre complex with over 80 shops and restaurants where you'll get a bathroom break mid-tour. From there, the bus rolls through Pigeon Forge and into Gatlinburg, stopping at locations tied to local ghost stories while a live comedian narrates the tales and keeps the mood somewhere between spooky and hilarious. The comedian's commentary changes based on who's riding that night, so no two tours follow the same script or hit the same punchlines.

You sit in an air-conditioned bus for the full 2 hours, which means no walking required and no planning needed for parking. It's free at the starting point. The tour leans on audience interaction, so expect to be drawn into the storytelling rather than just listening from a seat. A professional comedian and a bus driver are aboard each departure, and the whole thing is designed to feel like a night out with people who know the local lore and aren't afraid to make fun of it.

What’s included

• 2-hour guided bus tour through Pigeon Forge and Gatlinburg with a live comedian and professional bus driver.
• air-conditioned bus seating.
• bathroom break at The Shops of Pigeon Forge.
• free parking at the starting point.
• Redneck Certification.
• all taxes, fees and handling charges.

Before you book

Days and timesThursday and FridayDeparts at 18:30

Book up to2h before

AgesAdult (13 to 59 years) · Senior (60 and older) · Child (1 to 12 years)

GroupUp to 36

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 due to bad weather or if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

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Good to know

Low physical effortStroller-friendlyPets welcomeInfants must sit on laps

Operated by The Redneck Comedy Bus Tour - Nashville

Is this one for you?The bus stays in motion for the full 2 hours with no walking, so this works for anyone who wants ghost stories and comedy without leaving a seat. The live comedian's material shifts with each crowd, so the balance of scares and laughs is never the same twice.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (1 to 12 years).

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

What makes this different from a regular ghost tour?

The Redneck Comedy Bus pairs ghost stories with live comedy from a professional comedian, so you're getting scares and laughs in the same 2 hours. The comedian's material changes based on the audience each night, making every tour unique.

Do I need to walk around Pigeon Forge on this tour?

No. You stay on the air-conditioned bus the entire time except for a bathroom break at The Shops of Pigeon Forge, so there's no walking involved.

Where do I park, and is there a cost?

Parking is free at The Shops of Pigeon Forge, where the tour starts. You don't need to arrange parking elsewhere.

What does "Get Redneck Certified" mean?

It's part of the tour experience: a fun certificate or recognition you receive as part of riding the Redneck Comedy Bus, adding to the interactive, lighthearted atmosphere.