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Private Shanghai Gangster Tour | 2 hours

272 Reviews | Shanghai
From $106.64 per person Lowest Price Guarantee
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2.5-hour VIP Experience
2 Adults x $228.12
$456.24
Approx Total
$456.24
Exclusive additional content: Guests will have exclusive access to a set of colonial costumes and will get to see the old Russian Jewish Gentlemen's Club .
VIP: VIP Tours are led by Newman Tours’ most experienced guides, can start at any time you want and feature exclusive content.
Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes
Private Gangster Tour
2 Adults x $201.12
$402.24
Approx Total
$402.24
Take a tour through Shanghai with a colonial gangster and learn about the crime lords who once ruled the city. (Total duration: 2 hours)

Inclusions / Exclusions

  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English
  • All activities mentioned in the tour description
  • Private walking tour with native English speaking professional guide
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Food and drinks, unless specified
  • Gratuities

Overview

Take a tour through Shanghai with a colonial gangster and learn about the crime lords who once ruled the city like kings. From “Big Eared” Du with his lucky monkey heads to “Pockmarked” Huang and his police car drug distribution, Newman Tours lets you get to know some of the early 20th century’s most powerful gangsters, and find out why you wouldn’t want to cross them.

Meeting points

The Standard Meeting Point for Public, Private & Select Gangster Tours is outside exit 3 of Changshu Road Metro Station (lines 7 & 1) near the junction between Huaihai Road and Huating Road 常熟路地铁站3号出口, 在淮海路靠近华亭路.

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

  • Shanghai (Pass By)

    See where one of the richest opium dealers in Shanghai once lived and discover how he avoided jail time when he got caught.

  • Shanghai

    Visit the luxurious mansion presented to Shanghai’s most powerful Chinese criminal mastermind, “Big Eared” Du, and find out why he was treated with such reverence.

    15 minutes

  • Shanghai (Pass By)

    See where the Chinese customs officer once lived, and discover why he was such a thorn in the side of “Big Eared” Du.

  • Shanghai (Pass By)

    Visit the mansion that was built by a Dutch con-man who got away with daylight robbery and learn about the nasty fate of the opportunist that later took over the house.

  • Shanghai (Pass By)

    See where the White Russians used to live and work, and find out why they outnumbered the French three to one in 1930s Shanghai.

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Additional Info

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Private Tours require a minimum of 3 adult guests (or the financial equivalent).
  • Children under the age of 16 must be accompanied by an adult
  • Tour prices are not inclusive of Tax invoices which if required cost 15% of the total cost of the tour

Free Cancellation

September 10100% refund
September 11No refund

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

  • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
  • This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
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Reviews

4.9

272 reviews

Total review count and overall rating based on Viator and Tripadvisor reviews
  • 5 stars
    251
  • 4 stars
    18
  • 3 stars
    1
  • 2 stars
    1
  • 1 star
    1

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Showing 1-5 of 251 reviews with 5 stars

Interesting, knowledgeable and fun tour by George!

Published on Jan, 2020

I was lucky enough to take the Past, Present and Future tour with George and Clay followed by the Gangster Tour the following day with George. It was a great experience. George is very knowledgable on the history of Shanghai. Furthermore, on the gangster tour, he brought a gangster attitude, props and games for us to further enjoy the tour. I would highly recommend taking either of the tours! One suggestion might be instead of stopping for coffee perhaps allow time to stop at a traditional snack shop or restaurant. Other than that great job Newman Tour and give George a bonus!

Just Brilliant!!!

Published on Nov, 2019

5 star tour !!!! Brilliant and informative - a must for Shanghai - couldn’t have asked for a better day

Great experience!

Published on Jun, 2019

I joined a private tour of French concession. Though I live in Shanghai, it was very new to me and knowing the history was very exciting. Next time I walk around the area, I absolutely remember the story. After the tour, you can also enjoy a cup of coffee or a glass of wine in this nice area. David was like a history teacher. He had wealth of knowledge and an entertainer. Thank you, David（大工）!

Like the coolest history teacher you've ever had taking you thru the best of the French Concession

Published on Jun, 2019

David & Clay, 2 young Americans in Shanghai who just happened to be history and China studies majors respectively; gave my daughter and me a 2 hr private tour of the French Concession. Don't think we expected a private tour for that price but that's what we got! We also only paid for a 2 hour tour but we went into overtime, thanks to my endless photography but our guides never rushed us. In the end, we got to see the ballroom and grounds of the former French athletic club, strolled down back alleys of the French concession, and heard priceless anecdotes about Mao's workout regimen and the Shanghai Russian mob. Even got a sneak preview of the gangster rap. Priceless!

Great tour and a cool way to see the French Concession.

Published on May, 2019

We took the gangster tour and had a great time. Daniel was knowledgeable and made it really fun. The weather was nice and walked through the former french concession, checking out all the cool architecture and learning about the crazy story behind how many of the buildings were built. It was only two hours and is a great way to spend some time on a nice day.

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