Four adults in colorful, theatrical costumes sit close together on a couch, smiling. One holds a green fan for support, another holds a doll. Their dramatic makeup adds playful flair—like updates from Hurricane Helene, their energy fills the room. LaZoom City Sightseeing.

Locally owned

& Operated

Established 2007

Two people sit on red metal chairs in a garden. The woman on the left, wearing patterned clothes, smiles widely and leans forward—perhaps sharing stories from a LaZoom Tour. The barefoot man in a pale shirt with red accents rests his chin on his hand. LaZoom City Sightseeing.

About LaZoom

LaZoom was founded by Jimmy and Jen Lauzon, two street performers who fell in love in New Orleans before following their next adventure to Asheville. Armed with a passion for live comedy, a healthy disregard for convention, and one purple bus, they set out to create the kind of tour they wished existed – one that was funny first, informative second, and unlike anything else in town.

In the early days, it was just Jimmy and Jen (plus one very patient driver), writing every script, performing every tour, and doing whatever it took to keep the wheels turning.

Nearly 20 years later, LaZoom has grown into an Asheville institution with a fleet of five iconic purple buses, a talented cast of performers, drivers, musicians, and behind-the-scenes staff who bring the city to life every day. Along the way they’ve entertained hundreds of thousands of guests, earned thousands of five-star reviews, and accumulated more nuns than you can shake a ruler at.

Even as they’ve grown, LaZoom is still locally owned and operated by Jimmy and Jen, and they’re proud to call Asheville home. LaZoom believes the best way to experience this city is with laughter, a little irreverence, and a bus full of new friends.

Climb aboard and allow them to show you around.

COMPANY CULTURE

All LaZoom experiences are one-of-a-kind and completely scripted in-house. Marketing, web design, graphic design, costume design/production, and printing (both apparel and advertisements) are sourced locally if available. Bus decorations were sourced locally, and installed locally. The only thing not local is our sense of humor. It’s pretty far out there.

We also pay a living wage to all employees and provide a medical stipend to full time employees.

LaZoom staff poses during a United Way volunteer day at Cane Creek Middle

Giving Back

LaZoom donates hundreds of tickets locally each year for silent auctions. We love Asheville. It’s our home, our stage, and the reason we give back.

We are proud to support our charitable community. If you would like to receive donated tickets, please:

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Around Asheville

Our guides love to have fun outside of the bus! Recently, they have been spotted at hotel grand openings, food festivals, dog shows, and award ceremonies.