Private Shanghai Gangster Tour

Duration2h

Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before

TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted

LanguagesEnglish

Private tourOnly your group will participate

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.

Options

2.5-hour VIP Experience

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

Take a tour through Shanghai with a colonial gangster and learn about the crime lords who once ruled the city. (Total duration: 2 hours)

What's included

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

What to expect

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
15m

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.
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.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

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

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.

Additional information

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

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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