Private Shanghai Gangster Tour

4.9
(272 reviews) Shanghai, China

2 hours (approximately)
Offered in: English

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.

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

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
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Duration: 2 hours (approximately)
  • 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.

    Admission ticket free
  • 1
    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 Admission ticket free
  • 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.

    Admission ticket free
  • 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.

    Admission ticket free
  • 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.

    Admission ticket free

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
Supplied by Newman Tours

Tags

Private Sightseeing Tours
Cultural Tours
Historical Tours
Walking Tours
City Tours
DSA non-compliant
Short term availability

Cancellation Policy

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

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4.9 Based on 272 272 reviews
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