ABOUT

 

Melissa Tarun has spent the majority of her life in Texas, in big cities and small towns. She started There She Goes Tours SATX after falling in love with San Antonio all over again as a certified professional tour guide. She's lived in San Antonio since the 80s, and is passionate about sharing its stories, culture, art, and secrets. Melissa especially loves creating tours for families and locals, who are either visiting for the first time or longtime residents.

Melissa has been an alternative education instructor teaching youth and adults for 28 years, and the owner of Whimsy Craft Collective online independent retail craft store. 

Credentials & Experience:

• Certified San Antonio Tour Guide, SA Guild of Professional Tour Guides
• Digital Communications Chair
• Tour Guide, Secret Food Tours San Antonio
• Education Consultant, City of San Antonio World Heritage Center
• Docent & Education Guide at The Alamo, Shrine of Texas Liberty
• Tour Guide & Food History Instructor, Northside Independent School District Community Education
• Certified San Antonio Champion & Trainer, Visit San Antonio 'Champ' Hospitality Program 
• Member, San Antonio Conservation Society
• Girl Scout Leader & Trainer (22 years)