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Evening

Golden Hour at Toome Hill

Time your visit for the late afternoon light, then settle in for dinner and a drink as the city lights up.

Best time: 15 AprAbout 120 min

Timeline

  1. 18:55

    Ruunipizza

    Grab a slice of pizza or a pancake dish. Ruunipizza is open until 23:00 on weekdays, giving you plenty of time before the evening rush.

  2. 19:55

    Toome Hill

    Walk up Toome Hill. The 13-minute stroll from the KGB Museum puts you among the monuments and statues just as the sun begins to dip. The golden light lasts until about 19:31, offering a soft glow over the historical buildings.

  3. 20:40

    Püssirohukelder

    Head back down for dinner. Püssirohukelder serves meals until 01:00 on weekdays. Dine inside an ancient gunpowder cellar while the sky turns dark.

  4. 21:10

    Asian Chef

    Finish the evening with a lighter meal or soup at Asian Chef. It stays open until 01:00 on weekdays, making it a easy stop after dinner.

Local tip

The KGB Museum closes at 17:00, so you will not have time to visit it before the golden light phase. Use the walk to Toome Hill to stretch your legs instead.

Check before you go

  • Ruunipizza is open 08:15-22:00 on weekdays.
  • Püssirohukelder is open 12:00-01:00 on weekdays.
  • Asian Chef is open 11:00-23:00 on weekdays.

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