Chicago Hot Dog Tours FAQs

So what do I get for my money?
Three of the best Chicago style hot dogs you’ll ever eat and an honest look at the City That Works. Loads of local color, a nugget or two of Chicago history and a few laughs with like-minded travelers who know the real deal when they taste it. Oh, and onion breath.

The best Chicago style hot dogs? Says who?
Let’s see… Chicago Tribune, Chicago Sun Times, Chicago Magazine, The Food
Network, Frommers, Gourmet Magazine, PBS “A Hot Dog Program”, Chowhound.com, the list goes on…

Can I get some ketchup?
No.

How long’s this tour last?
3 – maybe 3 and half hours. Depends on traffic and how big a bite you got.

Who can come with?
Just about any hungry day-tripper over the age of twelve who can get around without too much trouble is welcome. Unfortunately we can not accommodate wheelchairs or strollers at this time.

What I gotta wear?
Blend in. Come as you are. Just don’t throw a hissy if you get a little mustard on you.

How’s the weather?
We hit the Red Hot Trail no matter what – rain, shine or Blizzard of ’79.

Where’s the john?
You won’t have to hold for too long – there’s a couple 2-3 restrooms along the way.

Are there any vegetarian/soy/macrobiotic organic free-range seaweed dog options?
Bwaa ha ha ha ha ha huh huh ha ha ha!

Should I tip the tour guide?
Your call… he won’t have his hand out, but if he showed you a good time, well then
hell-- grease him up.

How ‘bout you swing by my hotel and pick me up before the tour starts?
Love to. Just figure an extra $20 and let us know a day in advance.

No ketchup? Really?
A true Chicagoan never puts ketchup on a hot dog. Period.