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.

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Aloha Tower Marketplace compared with Makapu‘u Point Lighthouse Trail in Honolulu
Aloha Tower MarketplaceMakapu‘u Point Lighthouse Trail
Ranked experiences118
Top Outty Ranking9582
Average ranking (top 10)7267
Cheapest experience€4$39
Average time needed5.6h6.9h
Free cancellation100% of options88% of options
Free to visitNoNo

Best ways to see Aloha Tower Marketplace

  1. 1. Pearl Harbor Remembered Tour

    Outty Ranking 95 · from $120 · 7h

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

    Outty Ranking 86 · from $149 · 8h

  3. 3. Grand Pearl Harbor and City Tour

    Outty Ranking 79 · from $49 · 6h

  4. 4. Oahu Ultimate Circle Island: 30 Spots, 10 Epic Stops

    Outty Ranking 74 · from $100 · 6h

  5. 5. Best of Oahu Full-Day Small-Group Island Tour

    Outty Ranking 71 · from $109 · 6h

All 11 Aloha Tower Marketplace experiences

Best ways to see Makapu‘u Point Lighthouse Trail

  1. 1. Scenic Full Day Circle Island Tour-Snorkeling/Breakfast/Byodo-in

    Outty Ranking 82 · from $100 · 7h

  2. 2. Best of Oahu Full-Day Small-Group Island Tour

    Outty Ranking 71 · from $109 · 6h

  3. 3. Makapu’u Lighthouse Trail and Shuttle Service

    Outty Ranking 70 · from $39 · 4h

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

    Outty Ranking 68 · from $1,299 · 7h

  5. 5. Oahu: All Day Circle Island Tour with Snorkeling

    Outty Ranking 64 · from $72 · 9h

All 8 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 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).