TWO TREASURED CASTLES: MAY 29, 2026

TWO TREASURED CASTLES: MAY 29, 2026

Duration:
1 Day
Tour Type:
One Tour
Location:
Price
$163

$163.00

15 in stock

Enjoy lunch at the Cock ‘n Bull Restaurant before a self guided tour of the Mercer Museum and a guided tour of Fonthill Castle.

Event times are approximate. 

Please select the date below – If the tour is SOLD OUT online, please contact us as additional tickets may be available. 518-355-4500

Discount:

15 in stock

Departure:
  • May 29, 2026

Accompanied service

Transportation Self-guided tour of Mercer Museum Guided tour of Fonthill Castle Lunch at Cock' n Bull Restaurant

Schedule

Pickup - Wade Terminal – Schenectady, NY – 7:00 AM

Pickup - Crossgates Commons Petsmart - Albany, NY - 7:30 AM

Lunch at Cock n Bull Restaurant - 11:15 AM

Self Guided Tour of Mercer Museum - 1:00 - 3:00 PM

Guided Tour of Fonthill Castle - 3:00 - 5:00 PM

Depart for Home - 5:00 PM

Drop off (Approx) - Crossgates Commons Petsmart- Albany, NY - 9:00 PM

Drop off (Approx) - Wade Terminal – Schenectady, NY - 9:30 PM

Description

Savor a delightful lunch at the charming Cock 'n Bull Restaurant, known for its warm ambiance and hearty flavors. Afterward, enjoy a self-guided exploration of the Mercer Museum, where fascinating exhibits bring early American history to life. Then step back in time with a guided 60-minute tour of the spectacular Fonthill Castle, the former home of archaeologist and tile maker Henry Mercer, featuring breathtaking architecture and handcrafted tilework throughout.

Mercer Museum is fully accessible, including restrooms.

Fonthill Castle has limited accessibility with steep stairs and narrow, uneven passages.

Cost per person $163

All entrees served with our chef selected accompaniments, bread and butter, soft drinks, coffee & tea service.

Appetizer is a Garden Salad, for dessert you will have seasonal Shortcake

Choice of entree:

  • Meatloaf with a sweet glaze
  • Roasted Turkey with Sage stuffing, Turkey gravy, cranberry sauce

Please indicate which meal you would like on the check out page under "Additional information"

SEATING PREFERENCE: If yes, please let us know your preference on the booking page with the specific seat, seat location and if you would like to sit near someone. Check out our seat assignment policy page for our seating chart. If no preference is made, your seat will be assigned by Wade Tours. Check out the seating chart to the left!!

We encourage you to book early to accommodate any special needs and to assure that members of your party will be seated together. All seats will be sold. If you wish to NOT sit next to a stranger, you must purchase the seat next to you. We reserve the right to assign seats when necessary.

CERTIFICATES/REWARDS/CREDIT: If you have a gift card/certificate, travel club reward or on account credit, we ask that reservations are made through the telephone or in store.

CANCELLATIONS: All cancellations must be called-in during regular business hours, Monday – Friday 8:00 am 5:00 pm. $20 per person fee plus cost for tickets, meals and other non-recoverable expenses. Cancellations within 48 business hours prior to departure are non-refundable. Casino day trips are non-refundable but transferable. Ballgame, Radio City and Ticketed events are non-refundable but are transferable.

Cancellations MUST be made directly with a reservationist. Cancellations made by email or voice mail cannot be accepted. NO REFUNDS FOR CANCELLATIONS WITHIN 48 BUSINESS HOURS PRIOR TO DEPARTURE ON ALL TOURS. Travel Club promos & Reward Certificates are non-refundable. Casino Trips are non-refundable but are transferable.

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Wade Tours is not responsible for lost articles or items left on the coach. 

Please remember to include the names of your passengers, your pickup location, preferred seats & meal selections (If needed) on tour booking page.

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