Aloha Tower Marketplace vs Makapu‘u Point Lighthouse Trail: which should you do first?

If you only have time for one, do Aloha Tower Marketplace first. Its top ten experiences average an Outty Ranking of 71 against 59 for Makapu‘u Point Lighthouse Trail, and it has 3 ranked ways to see it versus 6. With a full day in Honolulu, pair them: plan Aloha Tower Marketplace in the morning, as it is the shorter visit on average.

Aloha Tower Marketplace in Honolulu, United States

Aloha Tower Marketplace

Makapu‘u Point Lighthouse Trail in Honolulu, United States

Makapu‘u Point Lighthouse Trail

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Aloha Tower Marketplace compared with Makapu‘u Point Lighthouse Trail in Honolulu
Aloha Tower MarketplaceMakapu‘u Point Lighthouse Trail
Ranked experiences36
Top Outty Ranking8775
Average ranking (top 10)7159
Cheapest experience$5$155
Average time needed5.3h5.3h
Free cancellation100% of options100% of options
Free to visitNoNo

Best ways to see Aloha Tower Marketplace

  1. 1. Kevo's Beach Bus Paddleboard Snorkel Adventure North Shore Oahu

    Outty Ranking 87 · from $149 · 8h

  2. 2. Beaches, Food & Aloha: Private Oahu Tour

    Outty Ranking 66 · from $699 · 6h

  3. 3. Honolulu Scavenger Hunt & Highlights Self-Guided Walking Tour

    Outty Ranking 61 · from $5 · 2h

All 3 Aloha Tower Marketplace experiences

Best ways to see Makapu‘u Point Lighthouse Trail

  1. 1. Circle Island Tour with Snorkeling & Turtles

    Outty Ranking 75 · from $185 · 8h

  2. 2. Full Day Private Customized Sightseeing Tour in Oahu Hawaii

    Outty Ranking 73 · from $1,299 · 7h

  3. 3. Oahu Personalized Private Tour

    Outty Ranking 59 · from $880 · 6h

  4. 4. Makapu'u Point Lighthouse Guided Hike

    Outty Ranking 52 · from $155 · 3h

  5. 5. Oahu Island Private Tour - Mercedes Sprinter or premium Minivan

    Outty Ranking 50 · from $380 · 7h

All 6 Makapu‘u Point Lighthouse Trail experiences

Frequently asked questions

Aloha Tower Marketplace or Makapu‘u Point Lighthouse Trail: which is better?

If you only have time for one, do Aloha Tower Marketplace first. Its top ten experiences average an Outty Ranking of 71 against 59 for Makapu‘u Point Lighthouse Trail, and it has 3 ranked ways to see it versus 6. With a full day in Honolulu, pair them: plan Aloha Tower Marketplace in the morning, as it is the shorter visit on average.

Which is cheaper, Aloha Tower Marketplace or Makapu‘u Point Lighthouse Trail?

Ranked experiences at Aloha Tower Marketplace start from $5 and at Makapu‘u Point Lighthouse Trail from $155 per person.

How long do you need at Aloha Tower Marketplace and Makapu‘u Point Lighthouse Trail?

Experiences at Aloha Tower Marketplace run 5.3 hours on average and at Makapu‘u Point Lighthouse Trail 5.3 hours, so both fit in one day in Honolulu with a break in between.

Can you do Aloha Tower Marketplace and Makapu‘u Point Lighthouse Trail on the same day?

Yes. Book the longer visit for the morning when crowds are lighter, and keep the afternoon for the other. 100% of Aloha Tower Marketplace options and 100% of Makapu‘u Point Lighthouse Trail options offer free cancellation, which makes it easy to adjust.

What is the best tour of each?

For Aloha Tower Marketplace: Kevo's Beach Bus Paddleboard Snorkel Adventure North Shore Oahu (Outty Ranking 87, from $149). For Makapu‘u Point Lighthouse Trail: Circle Island Tour with Snorkeling & Turtles (Outty Ranking 75, from $185).

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