Shuttles

We're providing shuttles between central Florence and the villa on both Saturday and Sunday. This is the easiest way to get to and from the wedding, and it's the only option we can promise will work at 1:00 AM on Saturday.

If you're staying in central Florence, we recommend planning on using the shuttle and skipping the rental car. Exact pickup locations and a sign-up will be posted here by May 2027 so we know how many seats to book. Friday's events are at Palazzo Borghese in the city itself, which is walkable or a short taxi ride from most hotels.

Taxis

Taxis work well in Florence during the day, but with two caveats. First, Uber barely operates here; you'll be using regular taxis, which you hail at a rank, call, or book through the FREENOW or ITaxi app or you can have someone at the hotel or airport book it. Second, taxis will not reliably come out to a villa in the hills late at night, and there won't be any waiting outside after the event. If you're skipping the shuttle, we recommend booking your return ride in advance and confirming it the day of, or coordinating with other guests staying nearby. A pre-booked private driver (NCC) is the most dependable option for anyone staying outside the city, and it's worth splitting one with friends. Not all taxis carry a credit card reader, so we recommend carrying cash just in case.

Rental Cars

Only rent a car if you're staying outside the city and you're comfortable with narrow Italian country roads, roundabouts, and parking that is more suggestion than system. If you're staying in central Florence, a car is a liability: much of the historic center is a restricted traffic zone (ZTL) enforced by cameras that will mail you a fine months after you're home. You cannot drive into it, even to reach your hotel, without your hotel registering your plate in advance.

If you do rent:

- Get an International Driving Permit before you leave. Most US drivers need one alongside their license, and AAA issues them same-day.

- Book an automatic early. Most Italian rentals are manual, and automatics sell out in August.

Pick up at the airport or Santa Maria Novella station, not in the city, so you're never tempted to cross into the ZTL.

- Plan for the villa. There is parking on site, but the drive back to Florence after the reception is dark, winding, and best done by someone who hasn't been enjoying the open bar. If that's likely to be you, take the shuttle up and leave the car for your day trips instead.

The car would make sense if you’re planning trips out to Chianti, Siena, or other parts of Italy for the rest of your trip. In our opinion, it doesn’t make sense for the wedding weekend itself.

If you are planning on parking at the wedding venue, please let us know as there are only 20 available spots!

The closest airport is Florence Amerigo Vespucci Airport (FLR), just 15–20 minutes from the city center. It's a small airport, so many international guests will connect through a major European hub (Amsterdam, Paris, Frankfurt, etc.) rather than flying direct from the US. It is a very easy airport to get in and out of. Taxis can be called right from the airport for $30-$50 to the city centre. If you are planning on renting a car, please be aware that parking is tough if you are staying in the Florence city center and plan ahead with your accommodation.

Three alternatives: Pisa Airport (PSA), about an hour from Florence by direct train, Bologna Airport (BLQ), about 35–40 minutes by train from Bologna Centrale to Florence's Santa Maria Novella station. If you find a great fare into Rome, the high-speed train from Rome to Florence takes about 1.5 hours. We recommend arriving by Thursday, August 26 at the latest so you're rested for a full weekend of celebrating! If it is possible for your travel plans, we encourage taking time before or after to explore other parts of Italy (can be reached by train) or other parts of Europe!

We recommend staying in Florence's historic city center, all weekend shuttles will depart from there. Friday's events at Palazzo Borghese are right in the heart of the city. Coffee shops, shopping, and restaurants are all within a 2 minute walk. Taxis are easy to call from here, however, parking proves to be difficult in the city centre if you plan on renting a car. If you have a car and are staying in the city centre, check with the hotel or accommodation you book about parking.

Some hotel recommendations (all a 5 minute walking radius from Palazzo Borghese, Friday's Venue)

- Grand Hotel Cavour Florence (gorgeous hotel with mid sized rooms and great breakfast)

-Borghese Palace Art Hotel (smaller rooms, delicious breakfast, attached to the Friday venue)

-Hotel Bernini (5 star hotel)

Florence also has excellent apartment and airbnb rentals if you're making a longer trip of it. Book early, late August is peak season in Tuscany.

Alternative is to stay in the Tuscan countryside, which could offer more peaceful environment. This might be an option if you are traveling with multiple friends or family. Please try to stay as close to the Villa Medicea di Lilliano if you go this route. A town that we would recommend staying at is Grassina (15 minutes from Florence, 5 minutes from Villa Medicea di Lilliano). If you choose to stay here, you will be responsible for your transport to and from the events. You could either rent a car or could arrange a taxi service (see transportation section for more information).

If you are planning on parking at the wedding venue, please let us know as there are only 20 available spots. However, we would prefer if you could pre arrange a taxi if you are coming from the countryside. If you need help doing so please reach out to us directly and we are happy to assist.