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 72 against 67 for Makapu‘u Point Lighthouse Trail, and it has 11 ranked ways to see it versus 8. With a full day in Honolulu, pair them: plan Aloha Tower Marketplace in the morning, as it is the shorter visit on average.
Side by side
| Aloha Tower Marketplace | Makapu‘u Point Lighthouse Trail | |
|---|---|---|
| Ranked experiences | 11 | 8 |
| Top Outty Ranking | 95 | 82 |
| Average ranking (top 10) | 72 | 67 |
| Cheapest experience | €4 | $39 |
| Average time needed | 5.6h | 6.9h |
| Free cancellation | 100% of options | 88% of options |
| Free to visit | No | No |
Best ways to see Aloha Tower Marketplace
- 1. Pearl Harbor Remembered Tour
Outty Ranking 95 · from $120 · 7h
- 2. Kevo's Beach Bus Paddleboard Snorkel Adventure North Shore Oahu
Outty Ranking 86 · from $149 · 8h
- 3. Grand Pearl Harbor and City Tour
Outty Ranking 79 · from $49 · 6h
- 4. Oahu Ultimate Circle Island: 30 Spots, 10 Epic Stops
Outty Ranking 74 · from $100 · 6h
- 5. Best of Oahu Full-Day Small-Group Island Tour
Outty Ranking 71 · from $109 · 6h
Best ways to see Makapu‘u Point Lighthouse Trail
- 1. Scenic Full Day Circle Island Tour-Snorkeling/Breakfast/Byodo-in
Outty Ranking 82 · from $100 · 7h
- 2. Best of Oahu Full-Day Small-Group Island Tour
Outty Ranking 71 · from $109 · 6h
- 3. Makapu’u Lighthouse Trail and Shuttle Service
Outty Ranking 70 · from $39 · 4h
- 4. Full Day Private Customized Sightseeing Tour in Oahu Hawaii
Outty Ranking 68 · from $1,299 · 7h
- 5. Oahu: All Day Circle Island Tour with Snorkeling
Outty Ranking 64 · from $72 · 9h
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 72 against 67 for Makapu‘u Point Lighthouse Trail, and it has 11 ranked ways to see it versus 8. 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 €4 and at Makapu‘u Point Lighthouse Trail from $39 per person.
How long do you need at Aloha Tower Marketplace and Makapu‘u Point Lighthouse Trail?
Experiences at Aloha Tower Marketplace run 5.6 hours on average and at Makapu‘u Point Lighthouse Trail 6.9 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 88% 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: Pearl Harbor Remembered Tour (Outty Ranking 95, from $120). For Makapu‘u Point Lighthouse Trail: Scenic Full Day Circle Island Tour-Snorkeling/Breakfast/Byodo-in (Outty Ranking 82, from $100).
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