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.
Prices change with the date; the lowest is shown.
Prices are per person when two book together; a solo traveller pays $214.
Larger groups pay less per person.
From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Nov 14.
See where one of the richest opium dealers in Shanghai once lived and discover how he avoided jail time when he got caught.
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.
See where the Chinese customs officer once lived, and discover why he was such a thorn in the side of “Big Eared” Du.
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.
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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For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Private Shanghai Gangster Tour lasts about 2 hours. The itinerary has 5 stops.
Prices start at $113 per person for this Shanghai experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. That is the per-person price when two book together; a solo traveller pays $214. There are 2 booking options, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs every day.
Children aged 5–13 pay nothing, adults from $113.
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
The meeting point is 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. Hotel pickup is not part of this experience.
The experience is available in EN.
It is a private experience: only your party takes part. Your own group can be up to 15 people on one booking; no other travellers join.
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller Children under the age of 16 must be accompanied by an adult
Confirmation is sent by the operator within 24 hours of booking.
Travellers rate it 4.9 out of 5 across 272 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor; it is run by Newman Tours.
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