Timeline
11:00
Walk straight into the Kirov Museum, Benua House. Arriving at opening time (11:00) ensures you have the apartment to yourself. Explore the living quarters of the city's communist boss from 1926 to 1934. The museum is open Monday, Tuesday, Thursday through Sunday.
11:30
Take a short 6-minute walk to Barvinok for a homey lunch. Order borscht or mazzuriki meatballs. The restaurant is open Monday through Saturday from 11:30 to 20:00, making it perfect for a mid-morning meal.
12:30
Walk 17 minutes north-northeast to the Botanical Garden. This is the final stop for a quiet afternoon stroll. Note that the greenhouses are only accessible with a guided tour, so check the schedule upon arrival or stick to the outdoor arboretum and flower garden.
Local tip
The Kirov Museum closes at 18:00. If you plan to stay later, ensure your lunch at Barvinok is finished with enough time to walk to the Botanical Garden before it closes.
Check before you go
- Kirov Museum, Benua House: Open Mo,Tu,Th-Su 11:00-18:00. Closed Wednesdays.
- Barvinok: Open Mo-Sa 11:30-20:00. Closed Sundays.
- Botanical Garden: Verify opening hours and guided tour times for the greenhouses on the day of your visit.
Worth knowing
- Barvinok is open at 11:30 only on Mo, Tu, We, Th, Fr, Sa
Built from places in the Wikivoyage guide to Saint Petersburg (CC BY-SA 4.0), with open map data from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).