Timeline
15:00
Start with a quiet pint at BrewCrew. It is just a short walk from the museum and open from noon, giving you a calm spot to settle in before the afternoon rush.
15:30
Walk to the State Hermitage Museum. Enter through the main Winter Palace entrance. Spend the next hour wandering the halls while the natural light filters through the high windows, illuminating the grand halls and the famous Rembrandt collection.
16:30
Head to the viewing spot at the State Hermitage Museum. Step out onto the riverside embankment or a window facing south. The sun sets toward the southwest, casting a final golden glow over the palace facades and the Neva River.
17:00
End the evening at the Tower Pub. This basement pub is open 24/7, making it a reliable spot to stay for the rest of the night or grab a late drink after the cold air.
Local tip
The Hermitage is closed on Mondays. If you visit on a Wednesday, the museum stays open until 21:00, but sunset is at 16:30, so you will have plenty of time to see the exhibits before the light fades.
Check before you go
- BrewCrew is open Thursday to Sunday from 12:00 to 23:00. If you are visiting on Monday, Tuesday, or Wednesday, choose a different nearby drink spot like Lindfors (open daily from 08:00) or Cocos (open daily from 12:00).
- The Hermitage is open Tuesday to Sunday. Check the specific day of your visit to ensure it is not a Monday.
Worth knowing
- BrewCrew is open at 15:00 only on Th, Fr, Sa, Su
Built from places in the Wikivoyage guide to Saint Petersburg (CC BY-SA 4.0), with open map data from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).