Almhouses

Bruges has dozens of Almhouses (Godshuizen) which where established in the 14th century by the wealthy people or guilds for the poor, elderdly & widows.

Almhouses are built like mini-beguinages small white washed houses clustered round a central courtyard and also listed as world heritage by Unesco.

Most are still occupied by elderly people so please visit respectfully.

Certainly worth incorporating into a stroll around Bruges.

Horse drawn carriage ride: a great way to see Bruges!

A horse drawn carriage tour through Bruges is a great way to see the town.

I would recommend to do this early in your stay as the guided tour helps you to get orientated with Bruges.

The carriage will ride along the canals and historical small bridges.
Along the way you'll find many picturesque corners, several museums and other historical sites.  The horse will make a stop halfway at the Beguinage.

The carriage driver provides explanation and gives lots of useful information about various sights, he shows the location of Bruges' top attractions and shares interesting facts about the city during the tour.

The carriages are well enough equipped for a tour in all weather conditions, blankets provided for the cold and a roof top for the rain.

Practical:
Pick the carriage up from the main Market square (on Wednesday before noon on the Burg), go early to avoid queues.
Price is 50 € per carriage, for half hour, you can fit up to 5 people into the carriage. 

A must do !

20 reasons to visit Bruges - 2° (windmills)

Windmills
Windmills used to dominate the Flemish countryside, but today only four of Bruges's original windmills remain standing on the outskirts of town. They were built in the 1700s, and it is well worth the walk to the edge of the historic centre to see them turning with surprising speed during the summer months. The Sint-Janshuis Windmill, which is set on a grassy hill by the canals and was used to mill grain, is open to the public during summer and includes a small museum.

Old windmill in Bruges