Private Tour
Private Shanghai Gangster Tour
Overview
Available languages
2 hours
Mobile ticket
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.
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
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Shanghai
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.
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
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)
Reviews
272 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Interesting, knowledgeable and fun tour by George!
lukemL9903ZZ,,Jan 20, 2020
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I 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!!!
LeslieMacleod,,Nov 14, 2019
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.005 star tour !!!! Brilliant and informative - a must for Shanghai - couldn’t have asked for a better day
Great experience!
kkkooo2,,Jun 24, 2019
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I 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
crisanta,,Jun 21, 2019
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00David & 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.
cduffie,,May 13, 2019
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We 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.
Joining the Green Gang
KathleenH1241,,Apr 16, 2019
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00What could be better than an afternoon stroll around the beautiful French Concession neighborhood of Shanghai? Well, that would be our guide, in character in the 1930's, recruiting us to join the Green Gang, run by local gangster, "Big Ears" Du. We learned how to pickpocket. How to cheat at cards. And I think we may have even developed a beginners opium addiction (okay, it was candy, but still). It was a lot of fun and very entertaining -- a memorable experience and one we would recommend highly.
Great experience
abustus,,Dec 16, 2018
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The entertaining, detailed tour of the French concession was the highlight of my trip to Shanghai. Lot's of historic details, great visualising and entertaining interaction made the tour worth to remember.
A lot of fun and very interesting
ronnabrody,,Nov 2, 2018
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00David was our guide for this tour, and he was really great! Not only was his British accent better than mine, but he had so much passion and enthusiasm for the history of Shanghai, and knowledge about China. It was great running into another American since we could ask him all sorts of questions on his perspective of living abroad. I was also super pleased with his knowledge of strong female characters living in Shanghai and his energy was boundless and infectious!
Fall in Love With Shanghai
Michaelwix,,Jun 19, 2018
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Luke led me and two new expat friends on a private Gangster Tour through part of the old French Concession. From the beginning to the end he enthralled us with stories of times gone by that will stay with us as we roam the area over the next years here in Shanghai. As a westerner living in China, it is important that as you walk the streets of Shanghai you know some of the stories of times gone by. The good, the bad, the ugly. It transforms Shanghai and your feeling towards the city completely. I highly recommend this experience for visitors, and even more so for people making their home in the city. Thanks to Newman Tours and Luke for making our experience unforgettable.
Gangster tour
natalieb83,,Feb 27, 2018
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00As we walked through the downtown area Daniel showed us historical households, hotels, monuments and areas of town. He was very enthusiastic, knowledgeable and he is a talented story teller! I loved it so much, I signed up for another tour!
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