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 crafting tours for families and youth, who are either visiting for the first time or longtime locals.

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

Credentials & Experience:

• Certified San Antonio Tour Guide, Professional Tour Guide Association of San Antonio
• Docent & Education Guide at The Alamo, Shrine of Texas Liberty
• Tour Guide & Food History Instructor, Northside Independent School District Community Education
• Guide-in-Training, Secret Food Tours San Antonio
• Certified San Antonio Champion & Trainer, Visit San Antonio 'Champ' Hospitality Program 
• Member, San Antonio Conservation Society
• Girl Scout Leader & Trainer (22 years)