Visit some of Lima's most beautiful private homes for an architectural and artistic angle on the city's history on this half-day tour. Stop at Casa Aliaga, the oldest house in the Americas, which has been continuously occupied by 18 generations of the Aliaga family; tour the impressive colonial residence, containing valuable Peruvian art and artifacts. Next, it's Casa Garcia Alvarado, built in 1912 and remodeled in 1932 in the elegant style of Peru's Government Palace. Its current hosts will give you a delightful look back at the way Lima's elite used to live. Finally, stop at Casa Luna, a modern home containing the treasures of the Luna Elias-Polo family, who will greet you and show off their extensive collection of Nativity scenes from Peru and all over the world. Return to your ship via motorcoach having captured a bit of the architectural history and the colorful lives of Lima's private citizens!