High speed Italian train arriving at Florence Santa Maria Novella station in soft golden morning sunlight

Florence Travel Guide

Getting Around Florence

Florence is remarkably walkable, but arriving smoothly requires knowing your arrival options from Peretola Airport (FLR), Rome Airport (FCO), and train connections from Rome "Roma termini" to Florence "Firenze Santa Maria Novella" central train station.

Florence Airport is well connected to city center thorugh taxi or tramvia.

Florence Airport

Rome Airport

Firenze S.M. Novella Train Station

Narrow sunlit cobblestone street in Florence with historic stone architecture and parked vintage scooter

Navigating the City

Driving & ZTL Restrictions

The historic center of Florence is governed by strict ZTL (Zona a Traffico Limitato / Limited Traffic Zone) rules. Cameras monitor all entry points continuously, and unauthorized vehicles receive automatic heavy fines.

Wedding weekend Reccomendations:

To rent a car and have the possibility to reach the city and the venue during the weekend. Taxis are not reliable from the Villa to the city. Long time and no taxi show-ups are common.
The Venue will have enough parking for invited guests.

ZTL Map & Info

If driving into Florence, park outside "ZTL" zone in dedicated garages, public parkings and street parking delimited with blue lines (white is for residents only). If your hotel sits within the ZTL, provide your license plate to hotel staff immediately upon arrival for temporary registration.

Where to Stay

Recommended Neighborhoods

Select the neighborhood that best aligns with your travel style during our wedding weekend in Florence.

Centro Storico

Oltrarno

Santa Maria Novella

Located minutes from the Duomo and major landmarks. Ideal for guests who want iconic sights right outside their doorstep.

Situated across the Arno river. Famous for artisan workshops, vibrant plazas, historic craft shops, and authentic trattorias.

Highly convenient for regional train connections with elegant boutique hotels and straightforward transit to venue shuttle pickup spots.

Art & Culture

Museum Booking Tips

Book Tickets Weeks Ahead

Schedule the Duomo Dome

Explore Quiet Renaissance Gems

Reserve skip-the-line entry for the Uffizi and Accademia galleries directly via official ticketing portals 4 to 6 weeks in advance.

Brunelleschi's Dome mandates a strict timed entry ticket. Choose morning slots to beat queue crowding and peak afternoon temperatures.

Visit Bargello National Museum or San Marco Monastery to admire masterworks by Donatello and Fra Angelico without long queues.

View of Ponte Vecchio over the Arno river in Florence under warm late afternoon sunlight

Peace of Mind

Safety Essentials

Florence is a very safe city, but crowded places like the Duomo plaza and train station attract opportunistic pickpockets. Keep bags closed and securely zipped in front of you.

Use official white taxicabs from established taxi ranks or order via official mobile apps. Avoid unregistered vehicles offering unmetered rides near transport hubs.

Important Contacts

Emergency Information

112

European Universal Emergency Line

H24

Farmacia Station SMN (English Speaking)

Careggi

Central Florence General Hospital

Tuscan Flavors

Food & Dining Tips

Enjoy unforgettable local culinary experiences with these practical dining guidelines.

Dinner Reservations

Coperto & Service

Local Dishes to Try

Italian dinner service starts around 7:30 PM. Secure reservations several days in advance for popular trattorias and osterias.

A small cover charge ('coperto') of 2 to 4 euros per guest is customary on dining bills. Additional tipping is optional but appreciated.

Order classic Bistecca alla Fiorentina, hearty Ribollita soup, wild boar pappardelle, and artisanal gelato from local neighborhood shops.